I am just going to tell it like it is. I really hate dry, tasteless lean proteins. In order to avoid this disappointment, I brine my chicken breasts and lean pork chops 99% of the time. When I am too lazy to brine, I am guaranteed to be disappointed with my meal. So, let's talk about brines! Most people already brine their Thanksgiving turkeys, so this is not new news! Some also brine their whole chickens for roast chicken. Also amazing! However, I brine pretty much all my chicken AND pork chops (not together of course!) The process of brining involves soaking your protein in a salty mixture, flavoured with a variety of herbs and spices. The brine penetrates into the protein, absorbing the brine, which ends up making your protein more flavourful and juicy. This trick is particularly useful for lean proteins that generally dry out when cooked (ex. centre cut pork chops, chicken/turkey breasts) Note: brining red meat (beef or lamb) is not recommended, since they can be enjoyed underc