Everything You Wanted to Know About Salt but Were Too Afraid to Ask
I’m not being hyperbolic when I say salt is the most important seasoning of all time. It makes things taste salty, sure, but it also makes things taste like better…
The Difference Between Wet Brines, Dry Brines, and Marinades (and How to Use Them)
In this week’s installation of The Grown-Up Kitchen, we’re diving into the open waters of seasoning meat. Whether you’re firing up the grill for the first time this year (or…
You Should Salt Your Cheap Candy
You may have heard that things are happening, and these things are bringing up some emotions for me. I’ve been eating my feelings over the last few days, and those…
This Is How Much Salt You Need to Dry Brine a Turkey
Photo: Brent Hofacker (Shutterstock) Dry brining is the simple act of sprinkling a food (usually meat) with a solute (usually salt, but sometimes a mixture of salt and sugar) to…
How (and When) to Properly Season a Steak
Photo: Davidchuk Alexey (Shutterstock) Conjure up an image of the perfect steak and you’ll likely land on a red and juicy interior enveloped in a savory, browned crust. Add in…
Why You Should Use a Salt-Free Dry Rub
Photo: rachelrichardsphotography (Shutterstock) I have never bought—never imagined I would buy—a seasoning blend that bragged about being “salt-free.” (“Couldn’t be me,” as the kids say.) I love salt—and have an…
12 Ways You Should Be Using Salt to Clean Your Home
Photo: real_content (Shutterstock) Bongs can get pretty gross. After prolonged use, resin starts to build up, and with the amount of mouths breathing through it, you can imagine what gets…
Not All Salt Is the Same
Photo: Angelus_Svetlana (Shutterstock) The Grown-Up KitchenThe Grown-Up KitchenWelcome to The Grown-Up Kitchen, Skillet’s series designed to answer your most basic culinary questions and fill in any gaps that may be…