If you’re looking for the best way to brine meat for smoking, this simple wet brine recipe is a great option for everything from whole chicken and pork chops to chicken pieces and even beef brisket.

A classic, simple wet-brine recipe will be a staple in your kitchen once you taste the tender and juicy results. This recipe is a good base to use for brining meat, but you can also expand the flavors ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Even the most basic, foolproof roast chicken recipe needs a brine. It adds flavor and ensures you get a tender final product. The typical process for brining involves placing the chicken in a solution ...

I’ve been eating the traditional pork chops and applesauce since I was a kid, but over time, the breeding of pork has changed. I think with the perception of pork as a fatty meat, there was an effort ...

We’ve all had something from the grill that was overcooked, dry and tasteless. Chicken, skin-on or skinless, breast, thigh or leg, are easy targets. If you've never tried brining, it's a way to ...