In article >,
"Vox Humana" > wrote:
>
>"levelwave" > wrote in message
...
>> Vox Humana wrote:
>>
>> > I think that KFC does brine their chicken. I agree that brining should
>> > help. An alternative would be to marinate in buttermilk overnight.
>>
>> What does soaking in buttermilk do that brining does not?...
>
>I think it is a flavor alternative, not so much that it does something
>different.

It helps form a nice crust, too.

See the Good Eats fried chicken recipe at foodtv.com. It's
delightful.

--
Mark Shaw contact info at homepage --> http://www.panix.com/~mshaw
================================================== ======================
"Those who say you can't balance a budget without raising taxes are just
interested in the taxes." - Texas Governor Rick Perry