There are many different types of salt that can be used when
preparing dishes. However, when it comes down to it, salt is
either mined from ancient seas that dried up years ago or
evaporated from seawater. The main differences between salts are
the color, flavor and texture. Sea salt and kosher salt tend to
be larger crystals whereas salts like table salt tend to be very
fine. This type of salt is mined or harvested from the sea. As
implied in the name, it is manufactured under rabbinical
supervision making this another distinction from other salts.
This salt consists of coarse and irregular crystals that are
large in size. Due to the shape and texture, this salt is great
to use for the koshering process because it draws blood and
juices out of butchered meats. Many cooks prefer to have this
type of salt nearby because the large crystals make it easier to
pinch and add to dishes throughout the preparation process. They
also tend to think of this salt as having a pure and clean
flavor that enhances the overall