QUESTION: What is brining? Samantha Poet, New Boston. ANSWER: This is a fitting question for the Memorial Day holiday, the unofficial start of grilling season. We’ve all had something from the grill ...

A juicy, flavorful turkey starts with the right preparation—and our favorite recipe requires us to start the thawing and prep on Monday. Whether you prefer wet brining or dry brining, and whether you ...

These are not your grandmother's pork chops. Pork sold in today's grocery stores is about 75 percent leaner than what was sold in the 1950s, according to the Jan. 2, 2017 article "Pork Production – ...

Thanksgiving is almost here, and for most people, turkey is the focal point of the holiday table. But getting it to the table raises all sorts of questions. How much should I buy? How long does it ...

Here, a guide to deciding which brining technique is best for your bird. You have your Thanksgiving turkey, now it's time for the dry brine vs. wet brine debate. Brining is important, because it's a ...

Thanksgiving is almost here, and for most people, turkey is the focal point of the holiday table. But getting it there raises all sorts of questions. How much should I buy? How long does it take to ...

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 ...