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Someone gave me this salt cooking slab a couple of years ago and I am glad I hung on to it. What I like about it for survival purposes is that you don’t use water to clean it. The salt kills any bacteria, like salt curing meat. It seasons those little lizards and rodents without added salt
“How will the Himalayan salt slab affect different types of foods?
Foods placed on a Himalayan crystal salt slab take on a light, clean, naturally salty flavor while absorbing minerals necessary for good health and longevity. When placed on the Himalayan salt block for an extended period of time, thinly sliced fish such as salmon, tuna and whitefish will begin to cure from the salt, which acts as a preservative. Generally, a natural salt slab will add a hint of salty taste to moist or wet foods, but will have no effect on dry foods. For example, if you use your salt slab to serve cheese and crackers, it will lend a bit of saltiness to the cheese but the taste of the crackers will remain the same
How to cure foods using a Himalayan salt block:
Himalayan salt blocks can be used to cure thinly sliced meats, fish and seafood. Simply chill your natural salt slab in the refrigerator for several hours, then place thin strips of ahi tuna or beef carpaccio directly onto the salt slab and observe as the curing process slowly takes place. The irregular shades of pink and varying textures of this 100% pure wonder of nature make for intriguing conversation and an attractive, natural serving platter for all your favorite foods.“
“Himalayan Salt Block Cleaning & Care:
To clean your Himalayan salt block, wipe with a clean, damp cloth or paper towel and remove any remaining food bits. Avoid running your natural salt block under water or submerging in water, as any remaining moisture in the salt slab can cause breakage upon heating. Be sure to let your salt slab dry for at least 24 hours after exposure to any moisture. There is no need to use soap or detergent on your Himalayan salt slab, as it is naturally anti-fungal and anti-microbial. You may wish to freshen your salt block with a bit of lemon juice from time to time.
Note that the appearance of your Himalayan salt slab will change over time. The more varieties of foods you cook and serve on your salt plate, the more likely the surface will acquire various, interesting new colors and shades. This merely adds to the irregular beauty of the Himalayan salt slab. Your salt block may also develop small fissures and cracks over time; this is typical with regular use. When the salt block finally gets too small for cooking or serving on, it will be a perfect size to grate over your food, break up for making soup, or even to throw into your tub for a detoxifying salt bath.“
