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 ...

Buttermilk-Brined Pork Chops are center-cut pork chops that are marinated (brined) in a flavorful blend of buttermilk, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt, Italian seasoning, ground ...

These Beer-Brined Pork Chops are so moist, so tender, and so flavorful, you’re going to want to pick up the bone and nibble on it, so you don’t leave any of the goodness behind. Make these delicious ...

1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water, 2 1/2 tablespoons salt, the peppercorns and cloves to a simmer. Remove from heat and let steep until room temperature. Add the cider. 2. Place the pork ...

• 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 ...

Have you been asking yourself when the ultimate brine video is coming to MUNCHIES? It has arrived. Watch Cara Nicoletti, a butcher at Foster Sundry in Brooklyn, explain the ins and outs of dry and wet ...

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 – ...

Let’s face it, a cookout on Labor Day, that bittersweet farewell to summer, tends to attract the hedonistic hordes. Your challenge as host is to come up with something that’s simple to prepare, but ...

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 ...

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 ...

Yker Acres thinks locally-raised meat makes for the best pork chops. Brian Merkel, the butcher, showed how he perfectly sears a dry-brined pork chop. He suggests treating Yker pork chops like steak, ...

Let’s face it, a cookout on Labor Day, that bittersweet farewell to summer, tends to attract the hedonistic hordes. Your challenge as host is to come up with something that’s simple to prepare, but ...