By using the above data you can not only control yourself making the brine but you can check whether other recipes conform to the government standards. You should be aware that the table is for the maximum amount of nitrites (Cure 1) in the brine. The easiest way to make a curing ...
I have looked, since most recipes call for them, and none of the stores in my area carry them. I always have to buy the huge ones and cut them up, but that makes some recipes impossible - like one I found for stuffed chicken breast. Sigh. Patti Dear Snack Girl, We love your blog...
I would be remiss to go through this whole dry-brining guide without acknowledging that vegetables can be given this treatment as well, even if it's usually not in the context of seasoning before cooking. Lacto-fermented vegetable recipes liketraditional sauerkrautare essentially dry-brined! Shredde...
I also like using my slow cooker for aslow cooker chicken taco fillingand for making aslow cooker whole chicken. I find that when I plan (and manage to get the chicken into the cooker in time), my chicken stays moist. Slow cookers are great for keeping liquid inside the dish. Brining,...