Salt is an essential element for all animal life, including humans, who long ago realized the naturally occuring substance was an effective preservative and flavor enhancer. In addition to the ...

Many people cook with salt, adding its crystallized form to dishes in order to enhance the natural flavors of meats, vegetables and other foods. But did you know you can use it to cook on so long as ...

If you're cooking on a salt block, you need time and confidence, and you'll be rewarded with mighty flavor. Thick pink slabs cut from heavy Himalayan salt lend instant sizzle and flavor to meats and ...

There are all kinds of tools and gadgets companies are trying to convince us we need as part of our grill kit, but not all of them are worth the time or money. One grilling trend that rose to ...

On Page 22 of Mark Bitterman’s cookbook “Salt Block Cooking,” the author warns against setting a hot Himalayan salt block on “trivets of silicone or wood, as they will melt or burn… “ Fair enough, ...

1. When you first get a salt block put it on the oven while it is turned off, then set the oven to 400 degrees and then allow the block to "season" for about 1-1 ½ hours. Allow it to cool. The block ...