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Can you brine frozen meat?

Seasoned Advice Asked on February 4, 2021

I want to brine a frozen chicken but I’m unsure if there is any reason why brining frozen meat is bad?

Can you brine frozen meat, or do you first have to defrost it before you can brine it, or does it not matter?

2 Answers

No, you can't. Or at least, you won't get the result you're really looking for.

Water needs to be able to move through the meat for the salt and flavorings to be transported to the inner cells of the meat. When the meat's frozen, you're dealing with ice crystals.

... that being said, you can thaw the meat in the brine if you're desperate, but you have less control to know exactly how much salt will be absorbed. (and I vaguely remember another question on here about temperature & brining, and I seem to recall someone reported on experimental results that really cold brines didn't transfer flavors deeply into the meat.).

Answered by Joe on February 4, 2021

Yes, actually you can. Quite a few cooks will tell you it's very possible. I've done it, and it turns out great. https://www.thekitchn.com/did-you-know-you-can-thaw-and-brine-meat-at-the-same-time-tips-from-the-kitchn-216723

Answered by Eric on February 4, 2021

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