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"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> On 1/16/2015 11:17 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>>>> I am making 'Maple-Brined Pork Loin' and the brine consists of water,
>>>> salt, maple syrup, garlic and dried rosemary. It is sitting in my
>>>> fridge atm and has to soak for 10 + hours. Will the meat be very salty
>>>> when it is done?
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>>>> Any comments or advice would be very welcome.
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>>> Depends on how much salt is in the brine, but generally, it is not all
>>> that much. I'd be sure to taste before salting after cooking, but I
>>> don't think it is a concern you went to far.

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>> I will be sure to taste before salting, thanks.
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>> The brine has one quart of water and 1/4 cup salt.
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>> A question, should I pierce the meat to allow the brine to permeate it?
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> I'd hit it with a Jaccard
> http://www.amazon.com/Jaccard-200348.../dp/B001347JK6


Will do, thanks)



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