Salt Block Cooking and Caring

Hello! Today’s post is about salt blocks! They’ve become a popular form of entertainment cooking because they create fun serving platters, season the food (since they’re salt), and you can cook directly on them! The salt blocks tend to be a bit expensive, but they last a good amount of time and are a lot of fun to use. I will describe in this post how to use and clean them properly.

How to heat the blocks for searing

Place the salt block on a baking tray and place the try in a cold oven. Preheat the oven to 250ºF and allow the block to heat up with the oven to the desired temperature. Best usage when heating to 500ºF.

How to clean the blocks

Wait for the block to cool to room temperature. Wipe down the block with a damp sponge or paper towel, using as little water as possible. Avoid using soap and too much water so you don’t damage the salt crystals.

Recipe Ideas

·      Sear thinly sliced beef and vegetables (asparagus, zucchini, etc.) on its surface with a little oil or butter

·      Cure sashimi on its surface (freeze salt blocks for an hour beforehand) by placing the fish on the salt blocks surface, place in the fridge for five minutes, then flip for another five minutes. Make sure fish is as dry as possible

·      You can just use the block as a serving plate for salads, sushi, sorbets, cheeses, and more

Salt block cooking is fun for both the host and guests at a party, so enjoy!