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    A question on dry brining...

    When I dry brine a brisket, I put the salt all over it at the recommended 1/2 tsp per lb. No problem.

    However when I brine the smaller pieces like steak and hamburger patties, should I apply the salt to both sides or is one side sufficient?

    Oh. Happy Valentines Day.


    #2
    I always apply to both sides, and try to brine overnight if possible.

    HVD

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      #3
      I dry-brine both sides. I've let some steaks between 3/4 - 1 inch sit uncovered in the fridge for up 2 days on a rack sitting above a baking sheet. This allows for air circulation. Steaks that get food-savered and frozen get brined right before going in the bag - advice from this site.

      I salt ribs the morning of the cook, and then rub them about 2 or so hours before the cook. I inject pork loin roasts with MH's recipe.

      Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt is highly recommended. I generally hold the container about 2 feet above the meat and sprinkle. More dispersion that way. I go by eye sight, and the rule that you brine with the amount that you would normally use if you were salting the meat at the table.

      Dry-brining rocks, and the meat really tastes so much better and is always much more juicy!

      -- Ed

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        #4
        Thank ya'll very much. I appreciate the info.

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        • Jerod Broussard
          Jerod Broussard commented
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          Be careful dry brining ground meat for too long!!!

        • Syko
          Syko commented
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          Ok, normally I brine the patties for about 3 hrs. Sound about right?

        #5
        I don't recommend dry brining burgers. It can impact the compaction of the meat. I discuss it here http://amazingribs.com/recipes/hambu...amburgers.html

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        • Syko
          Syko commented
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          AH! Thanks.

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