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 ...

METHOD: clean the pork of any fat and silver skin. Cut into 8 oz portions. Make the brine by combining all ingredients together and bring to a simmer. Chill immediately. Once the brine and cold, add ...

For many home cooks, firing up the grill to create a meal can feel intimidating, especially when cooking a piece of meat seldom used in their kitchen. But Chef Dale Talde, a Top Chef alum and the host ...

I made this pork loin last week while staying with my fiancee’s family in cold, western Colorado. I wanted to cook something that would feel special, so I bought a six-pound pork loin that still had a ...

BEFORE there was the stove, there was the rotisserie. And although there’s no denying that progress has its advantages -- can you imagine spending a summer afternoon tending a live fire in your ...

For most parts of the country, grilling season is fleeting, so it's important to make every burger and brat count. There's no time for disappointing results as the days get shorter, and nobody likes ...

In a large brine bucket or container, stir together 6 cups of water along with the 1/4 cup of salt, 1-1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and 2 bay leaves. Place the pork in the brine solution, making sure ...

Instead of cooking ham or lamb this Easter, why not go for something a little bit different? Pork loin roast has an amazing flavor — and is outrageously tender — when brined. That's because the ...

Here’s how to make it: 1. Combine the water and salt in a medium pan and bring to a boil. Stir until the salt has dissolved. 2. Add the bay leaves, peppercorns, rosemary, and chopped garlic. Lower ...