Salt

[mendyweiss]

Kosher Salt
Sea Salt
Good ol' Table Salt

Who ya got ?

[Reynolds]

Sweaty ball salt

[drjoek]

None of the above, doctors orders. Don't even miss it.

[west milly Tom]

Kosher Salt, it is the backbone of Gourmet cooking.

[Thebazile78]

It all depends on what I'm cooking.

I like Kosher salt for seasoning pasta water, sea salt in a grinder for seasoning steaks and fries and rarely use regular old table salt unless I'm baking.

[biggestmexi]

Kosher salt for all. Per Altons order.


Then Iodized for baking, only. Easily measure without a scale and blends better.

Never tried the world of sea salts yet.

[mendyweiss]

Here's my problem with these Food Network Cooks,
They throw in handfull's of salt in all of these dishes they make,especially that fat-ass Rachel Ray. They really need to back off a little with the salt !!

[biggestmexi]

Here's my problem with these Food Network Cooks,
They throw in handfull's of salt in all of these dishes they make,especially that fat-ass Rachel Ray. They really need to back off a little with the salt !!

I have noticed that as well when and if when i do watch. They dont eat that food they cook. So I am guessing they put a lot on there because it makes it look good for the TV.

Alton on the other hand seems right.

But you would be surprised if you add a pinch more than you normally do.

salt is a spice for life. you need it to live.

[Thebazile78]

Kosher salt for all. Per Altons order.


Then Iodized for baking, only. Easily measure without a scale and blends better.

Never tried the world of sea salts yet.

Sea salt is used more for specific flavorings than anything else.

Oh, and I heard that if you sprinkle some sea salt on top of warm (homemade) chocolate chip cookies it enhances the flavor and gives it a bit of a crispy crust.

Here's my problem with these Food Network Cooks,
They throw in handfull's of salt in all of these dishes they make,especially that fat-ass Rachel Ray. They really need to back off a little with the salt !!

Yeah, they throw in hands-ful of KOSHER SALT. Kosher salt has big crystals that aren't uniform in size. Table salt has little, uniform-sized crystals. They adhere to food differently.

You should really see the Good Eats "special" Eat This Rock! which is all about salt and why you should never substitute table salt for pickling salt or whatever.

[Hottub]

Gotta go authentic.

http://gauchogourmet.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/salB.jpg

[west milly Tom]

Here's my problem with these Food Network Cooks,
They throw in handfull's of salt in all of these dishes they make,especially that fat-ass Rachel Ray. They really need to back off a little with the salt !!



This post is unamerican.

Edit: Ms Ray gives me wood, and the more kosher salt the more gooder. Do you want the terrorists to win?

[biggestmexi]

Oh, and I heard that if you sprinkle some sea salt on top of warm (homemade) chocolate chip cookies it enhances the flavor and gives it a bit of a crispy crust.


that is the purpose of salt in all dishes.:happy:

[Freakshow]

Kosher Salt
Sea Salt
Good ol' Table Salt

Who ya got ?

yes.

[sailor]

kosher salt unless baking or making popcorn, then it's ultra-fine table salt.

[biggestmexi]

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration itself does not make a recommendation, but refers readers to Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005. These suggest that US citizens should consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium (= 2.3 g sodium = 5.8 g salt) per day.

[ANC]

I use Kosher salt pretty much all the time, Sea Salt I use to season already cooked foods. I hardly use table salt anymore.

[boosterp]

I can't believe no one has mentioned jalapeño salt.

[sspkmark]

winner...
http://www.baconsalt.com/?gclid=CPrYnLDknZgCFRRhnAodUmtEnQ

I use Sea salt or Kosher in normal cooking

[boosterp]

winner...
http://www.baconsalt.com/?gclid=CPrYnLDknZgCFRRhnAodUmtEnQ

I use Sea salt or Kosher in normal cooking

Shit! Someone contact Hot Tub.

[sailor]

Shit! Someone contact Hot Tub.

he knows (http://ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=63379)

[ANC]

Shit! Someone contact Hot Tub.

You mean KHB??

[boosterp]

You mean KHB??

:wallbash: yes. I need to drink, my memory is better then.

[drjoek]

Went did salt go the Whole Foods route? Its salt right? Big round blue container that costs maybe 8 cents? Yuppies will pay extra for anything won't you?

[Chip196]

Went did salt go the Whole Foods route? Its salt right? Big round blue container that costs maybe 8 cents? Yuppies will pay extra for anything won't you?

There's a huge difference in taste so it's worth the money. i can buy a 30 pack of Golden Anniversary Beer for like 4 bucks, doesn't mean I am yuppy for wanting to spend more on something that tastes better than piss right?

[ANC]

Went did salt go the Whole Foods route? Its salt right? Big round blue container that costs maybe 8 cents? Yuppies will pay extra for anything won't you?

From Food Network:

For the cook's purposes, the main difference between salts is in their texture. Table salt's fine granules dissolve quickly, making it the preferred salt of bakers. Sea salt and kosher salt possess larger, irregular grains that add a delightful crunch and hit of briny flavor when sprinkled on food at the last minute. Generally, savvy cooks prefer kosher salt when cooking, since its coarse texture is easier to take a pinch of when seasoning savory dishes.


Chemically there is little difference between kitchen salts. All are at least 97 1/2 percent sodium chloride. But there are significant differences in the provenance and processing of these salts.

Table salt is mined from underground salt deposits, and includes a small portion of calcium silicate, an anti-caking agent added to prevent clumping. It possesses very fine crystals and a sharp taste. Because of its fine grain a single teaspoon of table salt contains more salt than a tablespoon of kosher or sea salt.

Sea salt is harvested from evaporated seawater and receives little or no processing, leaving intact the minerals from the water it came from. These minerals flavor and color the salt slightly. However, because these salts are usually expensive, it is worth keeping in mind that they lose their unique flavor when cooked or dissolved.
Kosher salt takes its name from its use in the koshering process. It contains no preservatives and can be derived from either seawater or underground sources. Aside from being a great salt to keep within arm's reach when you are cooking, it is particularly useful in preserving, because its large crystals draw moisture out of meats and other foods more effectively than other salts.

[Chip196]

Went did salt go the Whole Foods route? Its salt right? Big round blue container that costs maybe 8 cents? Yuppies will pay extra for anything won't you?

Also... the price per ounce isn't all that different:

http://www.freshdirect.com/search.jsp?searchParams=salt

[drjoek]

So what do you guys think of the new controversial drjoek? Pretty badass huh.

[ANC]

So what do you guys think of the new controversial drjoek? Pretty badass huh.

I'd go so far as to call him ...............Xtreme!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chip196]

So what do you guys think of the new controversial drjoek? Pretty badass huh.

He's Salty

[ANC]

He's Salty

:wallbash: How did I miss that!!!!!

:clap:Well Done Chip:clap:

[Chip196]

:wallbash: How did I miss that!!!!!

:clap:Well Done Chip:clap:

Thank you, thank you ... I'll be here all week ... try the veal.

[drjoek]

:wallbash: How did I miss that!!!!!

:clap:Well Done Chip:clap:


<---- BP pitcher. 70mph right over the plate :clap:

[Chip196]

<---- BP pitcher. 70mph right over the plate :clap:

True ... that was a huge assist ... I just needed to tap that one in.

[~Katja~]

currently use this
http://www.cargillsalt.com/food/dc_salt_food_senseplainiod-1.jpg

sea salt is nice too.