Plot Twist: Not All Salt Is The Same

Salt on a black surface table.

Salt on a black surface table.

Salt is one of the most important ingredients to cook with, but have you ever thought about what kind of salt you are using to help your dishes taste a little better? One of the biggest challenges is trying to figure out which type of salt to use and when to use it. Before you start to worry about specialty salts and finishing salts, you need to choose a good all-purpose cooking salt that works for you. The best way to find one you like is to try them. Head to your local grocery store to buy some and then head home to use them, taste, and decide which one is best. However, are you not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered. Check out these different types of salts that are sure to amp up your next home-cooked dish!

Kosher Salt

Kosher salt gets its name because the size of its crystals is ideal for drawing out moisture from meat, making it perfect for the koshering process. That is also why it is best used for cooking almost everything. Kosher salt is the go-to for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seasoning.

Fine Salt

This is the more standard version of salt that people have in their kitchen. Great for baking or any recipe where the salt needs to be measured closely. It is also known as “Table salt”.

Sea Salt

Sea salt is finer and less concentrated than many of your other salt options. It is best used when cooking delicate foods such as fish and shellfish. It is also great to use for baking. It will disperse evenly, so you won’t end up with pockets of salt in your baked goods.

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How To Salt

  • Become familiar with your salt: Salt can vary in strength. Be sure to do a bit of taste testing before you use one. Taste each one after the other, with many sips of water in between, so you can realize the difference between each.
  • Continuous tasting: Keep tasting your food throughout your cooking process. Little bites are fine and be sure to do this at every stage when it’s safe to taste (avoid raw poultry, etc.). You can always add more salt, but you can’t take it away, so this step is essential.
  • Balance is key:  The role of salt is to enhance the natural flavors of whatever it is your cooking. Throughout the cooking process, be aware of the path you want to take: more of a fatty taste, acidic taste, heat, or some freshness. Being aware of these is key because it will help you choose the right salt which will lead to a delicious dish.
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