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 ...

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 – ...

If you grill meat regularly, it’s worth considering ways to cut the fat but keep the flavor. Though the marbling of many meats can’t be cut away (and to keep things flavorful, you wouldn’t want to), ...

4 cups cold water 6 tablespoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt; or 4 1/2 tablespoons Morton’s kosher salt; or 3 tablespoons table salt 2 tablespoons brown or white sugar (optional) Optional additions: ...

It’s hard to beat grilled chicken breasts for an easy summer supper. I know, because I serve them at least twice a week. But even a super fan like me has to admit that boneless, skinless breasts dry ...

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At a recent dinner showcasing kitchen sustainability, chef Jonathan Waxman taught us a new trick for using up leftover brine from a jar of olives—make it into a marinade. Here, we’ve combined it with ...

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

Glazed pork chops seasoned with herbs on a cutting board - Metamore Studio/Shutterstock Pork can be a great alternative to beef when you're trying to stretch your dollar but still want to enjoy a ...