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Salt Varieties: When & How to Use Them
❌ Don't
- ✕ Use table salt for everything, especially finishing dishes.
- ✕ Substitute kosher salt directly for table salt in baking by volume.
- ✕ Dissolve flaky sea salt (like Maldon) into cooking liquids.
- ✕ Use coarse sea salt directly for quick seasoning on a plate.
- ✕ Rely on Himalayan pink salt as a primary cooking salt for all dishes.
✅ Do
- ✓ Use table salt for precise baking and everyday cooking.
- ✓ Use kosher salt for general cooking, seasoning meats, and brining.
- ✓ Sprinkle flaky sea salt on finished dishes for texture and crunch.
- ✓ Use coarse sea salt for salt-crusted baking or ice cream makers.
- ✓ Use fine sea salt for everyday seasoning, dressings, and sauces.
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