To make his pork chops extra-juicy and give them a perfect caramelized crust, Underbelly chef Chris Shepherd lets them sit overnight in a honey-spiked brine inspired by the flavors of a Southern ham.

Ham brined turkey breast brings a whole new flavor profile to a classic cut. The curing brine adds subtle sweetness and deep ...

A great ham takes time, says Chapel Hill, N.C., chef Andrea Reusing, in Cooking in the Moment (Clarkson Potter). One of my favorite ways to prepare a fresh ham is to cure it in a brine before roasting ...

1. In a large saucepan, combine the salt and sugar with 2 quarts of the water. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar. Pour the brine into a very large pot.

Do you have a ham brining in the refrigerator? No? Then go back to step one here. (Don’t worry. If you missed step one, there’s still time for a New Year’s ham.) For everyone whose ham is about to ...

At Kenton's restaurant, a couple of dozen 5-pound, boneless pork shoulders have been soaking for days in a flavorful brine awaiting the smoker. The restaurant is selling whole boneless, smoked hams ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to ...

A holiday ham, made at home, is within reach. You just need a bit of time, some wood smoke and a shoulder ham or pork loin. By Steven Raichlen A homemade ham represents a formidable culinary challenge ...