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 ...

A steak grilled outdoors on a salt block can be one of the best steaks you ever eat, said Michell Culbreath, owner of Mecca Coffee Co. at 1143 E. 33rd Place and 10114 S. Sheridan Road. Culbreath sells ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...