"Reg" > wrote in message
>
> It means soaked or injected with a salt solution. Some items are
> so by definition, such as bacon and corned beef. For others it's
> usually evident from reading the ingredients. You won't always
> see the word "brined", however.

It is often called "tenderized" meat or some similar name. You'll only see
it on pork and chicken. Of course it is touted as being a feature, and for
people that don't know how to cook, it may help. It also adds to the
profitability of the sellers.
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Ed
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