[Sca-cooks] Salt Plates

Susan Fox selene at earthlink.net
Wed Aug 19 10:58:34 PDT 2009


Phil Troy / G. Tacitus Adamantius wrote:
>
> On Aug 19, 2009, at 1:27 PM, Johnna Holloway wrote:
>
>> Here's something being introduced for grilling in the USA.
>>
>> Himalayan Salt Plate
>> Freshly cut from ancient mineral deposits, hand-cut blocks of 
>> translucent pink salts can be used for cooking meats, fish and more. 
>> They conduct heat beautifully, lending foods a wonderful depth of 
>> flavor.
>>
>> Use them on the grill, in the oven, or chill them for a beautiful way 
>> to serve sushi, appetizers and more. Himalayan salt blocks are 
>> naturally anti-microbial and easy to clean without detergent. Just 
>> scrub the surface with a brush, pat dry, then air dry to use again 
>> and again. Product of Pakistan. 8" x 12" x 1½"; 11 lbs.
>>
>> Because Himalayan salt blocks are a natural product, each individual 
>> block will reveal its own unique color and characteristic patterns 
>> with exposure to heat over time.
>
> Are they dishwasher safe?
>
> Yeah, I know, I'm a funny guy...
>
> Adamantius (yeah, but are they food grade???)
>
I've seen pictures of restaurant use of these plates, or slabs, but 
don't ask me how they clean them to health department standards.  Yes I 
know the salt is supposed to kill all the germs, etc. but health 
departments may not be so flexible about surfaces upon which food is 
served, etc.

Selene



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