Kosher salt

Coarse salt that's easy to pinch and sprinkle evenly. The cook's default seasoning salt.

Kosher salt

Used for

  • seasoning
  • brining
  • finishing
  • pasta water

In the kitchen

  • pinch and sprinkle
  • dissolve in liquid
  • season in layers

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