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I swear to god, I just made them and they were fine. Actually, they were pretty good, and I don't think anyone is going to die.
I swear to god, I just made them and they were fine. Actually, they were pretty good, and I don't think anyone is going to die.
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call the paramedics... (Score:2)
My Wife Sez... (Score:1)
Brine! (Score:2)
Re:Brine! (Score:1)
Re:Brine! (Score:2)
Brining is done with a saltwater based solution (usually salt and sugar and a bit of cream of tarter in an equal amunt of water). It's usually performed on "white" meats (poultry breast, whole birds, pork, seafood). Osmosis occurs until equilibrium causing the cells in the meat to suck up a LOT of the liquid and then become REALLY juicy. Brining rarely affects the flavor of the meat, but instead brings out the natural taste.
Marinating is done with acid based liquids (vinegar, wine, citrus, wo
That seems a REALLY long time... (Score:2)
I don't do the dressing and flour bits, but I season them and then fry 'em in a little bit of oil for about 10 minutes total. Any more and they start to get tough.
-buf