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George and Andrew violently disagree on whether brining meat matters. George thinks brining is totally unnecessary; Andrew thinks George is a heathen. They resolve their dispute with the help of some chemistry, a blind tasting, and DC’s very own Roaming Rooster.

Serving Up Science on PBS Food
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For a guide on how to brine turkey (*not* 5 days) see J. Kenji’s comprehensive blog post:
seriouseats.com/the-food-lab-the-truth-about-brining-turkey-thanksgiving

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