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Old 07-02-2014, 10:01 AM   #1804
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Originally Posted by scott free View Post
Don't let the tv chefs fool you, brining fried chicken in buttermilk overnight does nothing special for it... it didn't hurt it, but didn't impart any special flavor either.
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The buttermilk soak isn't really about flavor - you're not going to get some "buttermilk" flavor from it. It's about seasoning, tenderness, and moisture, and it does do that.
Interesting timing for this to show up in my inbox. I know it's been a bit, but here's a scientific explanation of buttermilk brining for fried chicken.
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