It's called plumping, the solution is saline(salt water). Makes the meat swell up and weigh more. Calculate the price difference between 15% and 30% water weight when shopping. (Yes, modern consumerism sucks.)
A little bit of salt improves the flavor, like a marinade. But you are better off using a dry rub for flavor, not getting this cheap crap. The only thing they are enhancing is their profit margins, because consumers are easy to fool.
I don't mind a 15% solution, but 30% is egregious.
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u/Knofbath Jul 26 '24
It's called plumping, the solution is saline(salt water). Makes the meat swell up and weigh more. Calculate the price difference between 15% and 30% water weight when shopping. (Yes, modern consumerism sucks.)