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On 18 Nov 2003 20:20:46 GMT, (ConnieG999) wrote:

> levelwave > writes:
>
>>> 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?..
>
>Most likely nothing. It wasn't offered as a better idea, it was offered as an
>alternative.
>
>Connie

plenty of marinades use yogurt as a base - i should think buttermilk
would have some of the same properties.

your pal,
blake