On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 01:52:58 GMT, "The Fat Man®"
> wrote:

>Barry wrote:
>> I notice that most brines call to be heated to boil then to simmer.
>> Is this required for all Brines?
>> My instructions for Hound's Citrus Brine does not include boiling.
>> Should it?.
>> I used a variation of his brine for boneless chicken breast and my
>> family agreed that it was great.
>
>
>Getting solids (i.e. salt) into solution requires heat or vigorous stirring.
>The latter being best achieved with the "boat motor" hand mixers.
>
>I prefer the latter as no cooling time is required before immersion.
>
>TFM®
>
Boat motoring never occurred to me before. Thanks for the tip, TFM.

Harry