Have you ever had dry chicken off the grill, especially breasts? Well a brine can remedy that. A brine is a great way to ensure moist and juicy meat.
Brine's are simply liquid marinades with a high salt content. All meat contain salt, and when it is placed in a liquid with a higher salt content, the liquid is absorbed into the meat through a process called osmosis.
The liquid penetrates the meat, breaks down fibers and allows the meat to absorb the brine and retain moisture during grilling.
Most brines are made by adding flavors to the salted water. You could add your seasonings and brown sugar or honey or apple juice, whatever you like.
How long to leave meat in a brine depends on the size of the meat and strength of the brine. If you're only doing chicken parts I would brine for an hour in the refrigerator.
I use bags similar to freezer bags for the brine and meat.
Once you take the meat out of the brine wipe or wash it off to remove excess salt and start grillin'
Click here for brine recipe
Brine's are simply liquid marinades with a high salt content. All meat contain salt, and when it is placed in a liquid with a higher salt content, the liquid is absorbed into the meat through a process called osmosis.
The liquid penetrates the meat, breaks down fibers and allows the meat to absorb the brine and retain moisture during grilling.
Most brines are made by adding flavors to the salted water. You could add your seasonings and brown sugar or honey or apple juice, whatever you like.
How long to leave meat in a brine depends on the size of the meat and strength of the brine. If you're only doing chicken parts I would brine for an hour in the refrigerator.
I use bags similar to freezer bags for the brine and meat.
Once you take the meat out of the brine wipe or wash it off to remove excess salt and start grillin'
Click here for brine recipe
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