it is probably their tradittion to soak meet in salt.
soak meat in salt water
You can soak chicken in salt water for 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your preference. Longer soaking times can help tenderize the meat, but be cautious not to oversalt it.
You would need to soak the meat in cold water which will draw out at least some of the salt. Put the meat in a bowl with cold water and place it in the fridge for around a half hour, replace the water with fresh water and soak for another half hour. After the second soaking, rinse with cold water once more.
I would brine it the day beforehand. Beef can just be sprinkled with salt. For chicken, you could either sprinkle it with salt, or soak it in a salt water solution. The salt permeates the meat and not only flavors it, but breaks down some of the protein strings, making the meat more tender. But I would be sure and do it at least a day in advance to let the salt do its magic.
No, salt does not soak up water. Instead, it dissolves in water, forming a solution.
It is recommended to brine meat for 1-24 hours depending on the size and thickness of the cut. Over-brining can make the meat too salty, so it's best to follow a recipe or guidelines for the particular type of meat you are preparing.
yes
One should measure 1/8 cup Epsom salt into the soak water per each cup of soak water. One should soak his/her feet for as long as desired.
You can soak the meat of a wild hog in brine before freezing it. This salty solution will help to eliminate the wild meat taste that many people do not like.
Yes; the sea salt has sodium chloride.
its called brining.
When the meat is packed in salt it will last longer because the salt prevents the meat from growing bacteria or mold and spoiling. The meat will last for a year or so.