brine cured

/braɪn kjʊrd/
adjective
  1. Preserved or flavored by being soaked in a saltwater solution.
    • Brine-cured pickles are crunchier than vinegar pickles.
    • We bought brine-cured ham for the holiday dinner.
    • The brine-cured olives had a rich, salty taste.
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