Although many people use the words "curing" and "brining" interchangeably, the two fish preservation methods do differ, though both involve treating the fish with salt. To make a long explanation ...

In my paean to pork a few weeks ago, I made a throwaway reference to brining. Judging from the e-mails that came in asking for more details -- Just how much salt? Exactly how long? And what about ...

Food & Wine Magazine notes the technique of chef Bryan Voltaggio (of Volt and Top Chef fame). By soaking fish for ten minutes in a sea-salt brine (1 tablespoon sea salt per 4 cups of cold water), he ...

A brine is a salt solution, and traditional brining is done by soaking ingredients, predominantly meat or fish, in brine prior to cooking. This process is particularly beneficial for lean, relatively ...

Despite its status as the second most popular seafood in the U.S., cooking salmon still vexes a lot of home cooks. The pink, oily flesh is dense enough to sear or grill, like a burger patty, but it's ...