On Sat, 08 May 2010 09:48:37 -0700, "<RJ>" > wrote:

>It seems the latest fad in cooking shows
>involves "brining the meat".

That "latest fad" started at least five years ago on US tv ... 8

>Do you "brine" ?

Frequently.

> use "marinade" ?

Yes.

>Which meats react best to brining ?

Poultry, lean (light meat) pork.

>What wouldn't you brine ? ( besides hamburger )

Kosher food (already salted), ground meat, beef in genera, seafoodl.