Before refrigeration, brining was necessary to preserve meat. Today brining is popular again among home cooks and chefs. It gives flavor and tenderness to meat and poultry. And, it is very simple to ...

They call me Pork Boy, and as far as I’m concerned, the Year of the Pig couldn’t have come at a better time. At long last, after decades of abuse, my favorite meat is once again getting a little love.

Though you might ordinarily throw away this tangy liquid, it's a great shortcut for quick meal prep and can be used for both ...

Whether I’m planning a holiday feast or a winter dinner party, this dish is one of my favorites. It’s simple, it can be prepped in advance and it does not take too much oven time, a definite ...

• 2 2-inch-thick bone-in pork chop (2 ribs; about 1 1/4 lb.) 1. Begin by making a simple brine. Bring water, kosher salt, and sugar to a boil in a small sauce pan. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved ...

Combine the brown sugar and salt in the water and bring to a boil. Stir until dissolved and then add the rest of the brine ingredients. Lower heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and ...

These are not your grandmother's pork chops. Pork sold in today's grocery stores is about 75 percent leaner than what was sold in the 1950s, according to the Jan. 2, 2017 article "Pork Production – ...

grilled pork chops on a white plate with greens and lemon - Ang_Kyria_Photos/Shutterstock Because grilling goes so quickly, Cook says prep work is key to getting ...

Cookbook author Tammy Algood made Smoked Salt, a seasoning that can be used to brine turkey, pork and other meats. It also makes a great food gift idea. Tammy Algood is the author of five cookbooks, ...

Simple Brine. Brine pork steaks for 30 minutes in salted water before cooking for even juicier results. Store leftover pork ...

The title of this recipe, Apricot Cranberry Stuffed Pork Loin Roast, doesn't really do it justice. Yes, the pork loin roast is full of luscious apricots and tart cranberries, but there are so many ...