Kosher Sea Salt

Kosher sea salt is a coarse, flaky salt often favored by chefs for its pure flavor and ease of use.Its primary uses include seasoning meats and vegetables, brining, and adding flavor to pasta water due to its large crystals that are easy to pinch and sprinkle evenly. It can also be used for making margarita glasses, creating rubs, and even non-culinary tasks like scrubbing cast-iron pans.  

Culinary uses

Seasoning:

The large, flaky crystals are easy to pick up and sprinkle by hand, making it ideal for seasoning meat and vegetables during or after cooking. 

Brining:

Its lack of additives makes it a good choice for creating brines for meats, as it won't add unwanted color to the liquid. 

Pasta water:

Adding it to boiling water for pasta, grains, or beans seasons them evenly from the inside out. 

Rubs and spice mixes:

The coarse grains are excellent for creating dry rubs for meats and for mixing with other spices. 

Finishing salt:

Its clean flavor and satisfying crunch make it a great finishing salt for salads, soups, and other dishes. 

Rimming glasses:

It is commonly used to rim glasses for drinks like margaritas, adding a pleasant texture and flavor to the cocktail. 

Non-culinary uses

Cleaning:The coarse grains are abrasive and can be used to scrub tough stains off durable cooking pans like cast iron. 

De-icing:It can be used to defrost car windows. 

Exfoliation:Its natural texture makes it a good choice for an exfoliating scrub.