Alton Brown wearing an apron
FOOD NEWS
Alton Brown Can't Stand One Seasoning Myth
BY Gene Gerrard
In an interview, Alton Brown shared that he detests the culinary term "dry brine," saying, "There's no such thing." Brown insists that the more correct term is a "cure."
It's easy to confuse the two, as they have similar components: salt, spices or seasonings, and often sugar. However, the USDA states a cure also has potassium nitrate and nitrites.
A dry brine and a curing mix are applied identically. The salted mixture is rubbed directly onto the meat and then refrigerated for a specific number of hours.