a full replacement for brining—it’s a different tool. A salt brine, especially a 30-minute quick brine with 4 cups water and 1/4 cup kosher salt, can add more internal seasoning and help with moisture retention. But brining also means extra bowls, extra cleanup, and remembering to do it ahead of time.
The baking powder approach is easier on a busy night because there’s almost no prep. If I realize at 5:45 p.m. that I want pork chops for dinner by 6:30, this method fits my life
