Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> "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.
Only pork and chicken? Go back and read the WalMart thread. Have you
seen a Wally world beef label lately XX% solution added to improve
tenderness, flavor and WalMarts bottom line :-(

> 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.

Dave