Are Brines And Marinades The Same Thing? - Chowhound

Burcu Atalay Tankut/Getty Images When you're cooking with a leaner, tougher cut of meat, whether it be poultry, beef, pork, or fish, retaining as much moisture as possible is vital to ensure it comes out juicy and succulent — not dry and chewy. One of the keys to moist meat is tenderization, the breakdown of tough muscle fibers and connective tissues. Tenderization is crucial because, when meat is exposed to high…