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President, Sea Salt Superstore and Managing Principal, Graham Street Capital

There are many ways to transform food. You can cure it, marinate it, pickle it, or #brine it. So what’s the difference between these terms? Here's a simple breakdown: 🍽️ A classic brine is a solution of #salt and water, used to flavor and preserve meats, vegetables, fish, and fruits. It enhances meat’s juiciness by disrupting muscle fibers, allowing it to absorb more liquid, and prevents proteins from coagulating, resulting in tender meat. 🍽️ There are two #PicklingMethods: fermentation using salt and water, or quick pickling with water and acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice. 🍽️ #Marinating often does not include salt but uses acids like vinegar, wine, fruit juice, or buttermilk to add flavor and help the ingredient retain moisture during cooking. 🍽️ Curing is a more general term encompassing these methods and can include any technique that uses salt and other ingredients to season and preserve food. #SeaSaltSuperstore #CookingMethods

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