How Does Brining Affect the Sodium Content of Meat?
October 28, 2011
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Q. How much sodium does brining a turkey add to the final product once it’s cooked? I can taste the salt even though I rinse my bird well after removing it from the brining solution.
Answer. When you soak meat in a brining solution, salt (and sugar, if your brine includes it) is absorbed into the meat. Precisely how much sodium ends up in the cooked meat depends on how concentrated your brining solution is, how long you soak the meat, and how much surface area is exposed. Read More »