Salting Techniques — Uygulama Modu

Salt Two Pieces

Salt two equal-sized pieces of chicken thigh. Cook one immediately; salt the other 40 minutes ahead and put it in the refrigerator to rest.

2 min Both pieces are coated with equal amounts of salt.

Wait Out the Salting Time

While the second piece rests uncovered in the refrigerator for 40 minutes, cook the first piece right away.

40 min Medium The first piece is cooked, and a thin salt-and-water film has formed on the surface of the second.

Cook the Second Piece

Once 40 minutes have passed, cook the second piece over the same heat.

10 min Medium The second piece is cooked evenly and lightly browned on the outside.

Slice and Compare the Two Pieces

Slice the two pieces and compare their texture and juiciness.

2 min The piece salted early is noticeably juicier and more balanced in flavor.

Taste and Evaluate

Taste the two pieces and compare how much the salt has penetrated the meat.

1 min The salt in the piece seasoned early tastes more balanced and seems to have penetrated farther inside.