Lunatic Singe BBQ - Brining meat

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Brining makes cooked meat very moist by hydrating the cells of its muscle tissue before it hits the grill. This is done through the process of osmosis. This allows the meat to hold extra water and salt before being grilled, which in turn makes it not only more flavorful, but also more moist. Used a lot with poultry, but can be used with any meat!

Cooking pushes moisture out of food. However, brines counteract this process in two ways. They raise both the total amount of moisture and the amount of moisture the food can hold onto. Therefore they result in juicy and tender food after foolproof cooking!