Brining: meaning, definitions and examples

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brining

 

[ หˆbraษชnษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooking technique

Brining is the process of soaking food in a saltwater solution, often enhancing flavor and moisture retention in meats and vegetables. This culinary method dates back thousands of years and is commonly used to prepare turkey, chicken, and other proteins for roasting. Brining can also involve sugar and various spices, adding additional flavors to the food. The result is often a juicier, more flavorful product after cooking.

Synonyms

marinade, salination

Examples of usage

  • She is brining the turkey for Thanksgiving.
  • Brining helps keep the chicken moist.
  • The recipe calls for a brine of water, salt, and herbs.
  • I always brine my pork chops before grilling.

Translations

Translations of the word "brining" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salinizaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเค•เฅ€เคจ เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einsalzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengasinan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ solenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅกฉๆผฌใ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salaison

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salmuera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuza alma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ผ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ู„ูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ solenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ solenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…Œๅˆถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ soljenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ salting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะทะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duzlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salmuera

Word origin

The term 'brining' comes from the word 'brine,' which has its roots in Middle English as 'brine' meaning 'salt water.' This Middle English term is derived from the Old English 'brฤซn,' which referred to saltwater or salt. Historically, brining has been used since ancient times as a food preservation method, primarily for fish and meats. Salt was recognized for its ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria, thus extending the shelf life of food. Over the centuries, the practice of brining has evolved from a preservation technique into a culinary art form, allowing chefs to enhance flavor and moisture in dishes. Today, brining is a popular practice among home cooks and professionals alike, especially around holidays and special occasions.