Definitions

1. noun

A briner is a solution of water and salt used to soak meat, especially corned beef, to help tenderize it.

“The butcher soaked the beef in a briner for several hours before slicing it thinly.”

2. verb

To brine is to soak something, typically meat, in a saltwater solution to tenderize or preserve it.

“To brine the turkey before roasting it helps keep it juicy and flavorful.”