How to Use brine in a Sentence

brine

1 of 2 noun
Definition of brinenext
Synonyms for brinenext
  • The chicken was soaked in brine before it was roasted.
  • Discard the spices and store the onions in a little bit of the brine.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Turn off the heat, discard the lemon peels, and stir in the olive brine and the lemon juice.
    — Ali Slagle, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Add the cucumber to the jar and shake to cover all of the slices in the brine.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Submerge the cabbage in the brine and set aside for 12 hours.
    — Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2023
  • The resulting brine, called tasik, will be used to cook the asin tibuok pieces.
    — Oscar Espinosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Remove from the heat and pour the brine over the onion to completely submerge.
    — Dallas News, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Place the par-cooked zucchini tops in a small jar with 2 sliced jalapeños, and pour in the hot brine.
    — Asha Loupy, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022
  • This brine and grill method will work with any cut of chicken.
    — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2023
  • The heady, sharp taste of the Shaoxing wine floods your tongue, the salty brine rushes in and there’s a hit of spice from the vodka.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2023
  • To the bottle, add dry vermouth, water and olive brine.
    — WSJ, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Off heat, stir in the caper brine, then taste and season with salt and pepper.
    — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2023
  • There is always far and away much more sugar in the brine than vinegar.
    — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The brine solution prevents a bond from forming between the ground and the snow or ice.
    — Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2023
  • The canal actually carries a brine that streams off the eastern side of the salt flats.
    — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Many cooks reuse the brine a few times and simply add more cucumbers and onions to the same jar.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 30 July 2023
  • The fruit should sit in that brine for about a week, until the fruit is firm and the color has darkened by a couple shades.
    — Abra Berens, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2023
  • Drain the olives from its brine and place them in a mixing bowl or a container that is heat safe.
    — Dallas News, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Discard the brine, rinse the turkey and dry thoroughly.
    — Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The clear golden brine can help hide an unwanted gamey or fishy taste in meat.
    — Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Pour the brine into the plastic bag with the chicken thighs and toss with your hands to thoroughly coat the chicken.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Voters had the opportunity to vote on names for the quad axle brine truck, the bike path plow, the loader and the two-winged plow.
    — Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, a splash of vinegar or brine, sour cream or crème fraîche, and plenty of crusty bread.
    — Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 22 Sep. 2022
  • As the salt dissolves, the resulting brine comes to the surface and is stored in large containment ponds.
    — Henry Fountain Nina Riggio, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Brine turkey: Place turkey in brine; cover and chill 5 to 12 hours.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Making a dry brine is as easy as combining salt, spices, and herbs.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2023
  • While corned beef brisket is made from the same cut as beef brisket, it has been specially cured in a seasoned brine.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Remove from heat and toss with olives and brine; let cool completely.
    — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 12 Nov. 2022
  • Barrel staves were taken along on this maritime journey to soak up the sea air and brine.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Mix all the ingredients, except the turkey, to make a brine.
    — Arkansas Online, 19 Nov. 2022
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brine

2 of 2 verb
  • The breath and sweat of the doomed seemed brined into the walls.
    — Isabel Wilkerson, New York Times, 6 June 2016
  • Half the shops here don’t open till noon and even the bookstore’s brined in charm.
    — Hannah Aizenman, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2019
  • While smelts are brining, heat the oil to 350º. Drain smelts and toss them in the potato starch.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2018
  • But more than a decade ago, brining emerged as a big trend.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 23 May 2018
  • In the cavity of the bird, which had been brined, was a half lemon and whole garlic clove.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2020
  • Once the pork is brined, place it on a rack and pat dry with paper towels.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 24 Apr. 2018
  • The bird is brined overnight so the meat is flavorful throughout.
    — Carla Meyer, sacbee, 15 Sep. 2017
  • The recipe calls for a brined or kosher turkey, which ensures juicy meat.
    — oregonlive, 21 Nov. 2019
  • The halibut is brined briefly in salt water, which seasons it all the way through.
    — Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • To brine a pound of shrimp, mix 1 gallon water with ½ cup of kosher salt.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2018
  • The first part can be done while the turkey is brining, or up to three days in advance.
    — oregonlive, 24 Nov. 2019
  • To grill the chicken: Once the chicken is brined, use kitchen shears to cut the back ribs, removing the back bone.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 1 May 2018
  • For a thin crust: If chicken is brined, remove from brine, dredge in flour and fry.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Most corned beef sold comes already brined with a pouch of spices for cooking.
    — Katie Workman, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2020
  • The sauce is mixed with tomatoes and served cold over rice and brined pork tenderloin.
    — Eric Velasco, AL.com, 25 July 2017
  • The meal includes a 5-pound brined and smoked ham, a pint each of the house pasta salad and coleslaw, a dozen rolls and BBQ sauce ($64).
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2020
  • The chef has to brine the chicken for a day in buttermilk, rosemary and hot sauce.
    — Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Slide left foot in, brining left knee in towards chest.
    — Health.com, 14 Dec. 2017
  • Whether skewered, flattened, brined, spiced, or cooked on a beer can, there are lots (and lots) of ways to do it right.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, 3 May 2018
  • This year, try our Sweet-and-Spicy Roast Turkey, brined with a spice rub and brushed with hot sauce and honey.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Some of the fishier diver species are best utilized in sausage recipes or brined, fried, and dunked in hot sauce.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Here are some other things that might be brining you down...
    — Andrea Stanley, Seventeen, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Salmon is perhaps the simplest dish and the loveliest, brined with salt and sugar, then pan-seared and finished in the oven.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Like Blue Smith in this class, Ruckert is brining a big weapon in the passing game that this team hasn’t had in awhile.
    — Bill Landis, cleveland.com, 15 Dec. 2017
  • The meat is brined and left to cure for several days before being drained and air-dried.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 July 2023
  • The owners make their own soups, brine their own bacon and added salads when the weather turned warmer.
    — Bob Bong, Daily Southtown, 20 June 2017
  • Here, there’s a bit of prep time to brine and smoke the chicken, but the rest of the dish goes together easily right before the meal.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2020
  • Wrap in plastic film and refrigerate to brine for 12 to 24 hours.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Dave's Hot Chicken is known for tenders that are brined, then breaded, fried and spiced.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Apr. 2023
  • The chicken pieces are brined overnight in buttermilk, hot sauce and pickle juice.
    — Caron Golden, Pacific San Diego Magazine, 18 May 2017

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