Question about salt for brining
"Bob" > wrote in message
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> In another post I asked about how salty brining would make a turkey.
> Someone suggested sacrificing a chicken. I plan on doing this tomorrow
> but went to the store to get kosher salt for the brine. All they had
> was regular table salt, tender quick (already know this is not right)
> and sea salt.
>
> Will the sea salt work? None of the grocery stores in my area carry
> other types of salt.
>
> Suggestions?
Use what you have. Kosher salt dissolves easier. Diamond brand has not
additives for anti-caking, table salt may or may not be iodized. Once
dissolved in the water, salt is salt.
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