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This curing process binds the water in the meat or removes it altogether so it's not available for the growth of food-spoiling microorganisms. With the advent of mechanical refrigeration, traditional brining became less popular for food preservation, but is still used today in the production of products like corned beef and pastrami. Introducing Flavor Brining At a minimum, a flavor brine consists of water and salt. How Brining Works Which Salt To Use. Eggplant. An Important Message About Eggplant We have placed nightshade vegetables (such as eggplant) on our "10 Most Controversial WHFoods List. " This list was created to let you know that even though some foods (like eggplant) can make an outstanding contribution to your meal plan, they are definitely not for everyone.
Nightshade vegetables can be difficult to find in high-quality form; can be more commonly associated with adverse reactions than other foods; and can present more challenges to our food supply in terms of sustainability. More details about our 10 Most Controversial WHFoods can be found here. About Eggplant Long prized for its deeply purple, glossy beauty as well as its unique taste and texture, eggplants are now available in markets throughout the year, but they are at their very best from August through October when they are in season. Eggplants belong to the nightshade family of vegetables, which also includes tomatoes, sweet peppers and potatoes. NutrientDRI/DV Health Benefits. Delicious Food Recipes - Arts and Crafts Ideas - Entertaining Tips - Gardening - Pets - Martha Stewart.
Cast Iron Pans, Cast Iron Skillets, Cast Iron Cookware, Seasoning Cast Iron, How To Season Cast Iron, How to Clean Cast Iron. Please don't throw away that old cast iron frying pan that was your mother's or grandmother's! Clean it! As long as it has no cracks or nicks, you can clean, season, and use it. I personally own five (5) old cast iron pots - a 10-inch and a 12-inch cast iron skillet, two large cast iron griddles, and a cast iron Dutch Oven. I love my cast iron pans! There are several reasons that people rave about their cast iron pans and cast iron skillets.
Besides being an ideal heat conductor, cast iron cookware heats evenly and consistently, it is inexpensive and will last a lifetime (actually several lifetimes) with proper care, and it is an old-fashioned way to cook fat free. Cooking With Cast Iron Cookware: You can use a single cast iron frying pan or cast iron skillet for just about any cooking task: Bake a cake, sear a filet, roast or fry a chicken, fry potatoes, stir-fry vegetables, etc.
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