brining
nounUK /ˈbraɪnɪŋ/
US /ˈbraɪnɪŋ/
Brining is soaking food in salty water to make it taste better and stay juicy.
The chef recommended brining the turkey overnight before roasting it.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of preserving food by soaking it in a strong salt solution.
Brining was once a common way to keep meat from spoiling during long winters.
3. The salty water mixture itself used for soaking food.
She prepared a brining with water, salt, and herbs for the chicken.
4. In chemistry, treating a substance with a salt solution to purify or condition it.
The lab technician used brining to prepare the sample for testing.