can you use this to make flavored salts? will it break apart if i want it to? thanks!!
262816
The salt block is primarily supposed to be a cooking tool, but it has maybe 20- 25 good uses before it naturally starts breaking down. After that you should shave it and crumble it and use it however you'd like, including infusing flavors.
262817
I really don't know, I have only used it to cook on. It's easy to find either fine or coarse grind, though.
235987
I wouldn't just use the salt to flavor pasta. I use a combination of the salt but more of the truffle butter. And you need to play around with the amount. I used the combo for a gratin potatoes this Christmas and it was a hit
1703914
It is a one piece unit. Will not come apart. Have you considered an immersion blender? I have one and it works well in other vessels.
2262953
If you keep it properly closed each separate salt/herb will retain its own characteristics. I've had great luck with mine! Enjoy.
1248868
Yes I believe so.... It works really well when your cooking with it. You just can't add it to your meal after our meal is done. You will have salt crystals. I hope this helps.
2111271
I use mine for powdered sugar and we have to shake it a few times to get enough sugar on our French toast. Maybe it would work for your powdery salt.
1687680
I have used it weekly for two months (to include today). I can see damage occurring if you overpack it or don't screw it on right. If used as intended and don't drop it, it will be fine.I don't clean it in the dishwasher either.If you're worried find a nice cookie gun. Basically the same thing. I would by it again. The seasonings are tasty.
2111270
I've never used that salt, but the holes are smaller than toothpicks, if that helps. I use it for powered sugar, to put on cakes, etc.
1055553
You can probably pull it apart, but I have never done that so I am not sure. Might be messy and you might lose some of the powder.
1001924
No. It would break. I made the molds then just stuck the two halves together. It worked great.
1687679
I used it on some ground beef. I probably should have stuck it in a food processor before trying to use the Nesco, but it kept popping apart. Nothing broke. It just kept popping apart. I think it would have worked better if I'd ground the beef finer. Other than that it seems pretty durable.
624962
It could if used in a higher concentration. It is very crystalline when evaporated/dry. The crystals tend to be larger and harder than regular salt so they could cause a problem unless we'll diluted.Hope this helps.
375667
Unless there was a crack in the handle originally or was not cast correctly in the manufacture process, this reviewer must have it confused with a different pepper mill. The one shown is solidly built, and I don't see how it could break under normal use.Carol Travis: What can I say except I guess you got a defective unit.
740678
You probably could, but the grinder is pretty small, and I'm not sure it is strong enough to do peppercorns for very long. I bought it for a strange reason. My wife and I like Outback, and Outback has salt and pepper grinders that are pretty small. My left hand does not grip well, so I bought this to put in my wife's purse for when we went to Outback (I do use it at home also for pink Himalayan salt). However last week they closed our Outback here in Yuma AZ. I'm bummed! By the way, mine works great for the salt. It comes out VERY fine and powdery.
1121196
I would just toss it in some water, might need to boil it. If it is an issue of salt in there keeping it stuck, it will dissolve out. If that didn't work, try putting just the bottom part in some type of oil, submerging the threads of the cap, olive/coconut, and let it get in the threads and turn the lid both clockwise and counter clockwise. If it is cross threaded that might help break it loose. That is what I would try if mine was stuck. Good luck.
1891465
It's a fairly good size. Too big for a minced spice -- unless you are looking to store A LOT of it.I use this to keep my kosher salt right next to my stove and prep area. The lid just sits atop the base so I'd be concerned that it might get knocked off easily in the fridge.Hope this helps!!
2074320
After calling customer service at Truudeau for help I was told that the salt that comes in the shaker causes the two elements to stick together. It was suggested that I use dental flow and run it around the slight opening between the top and bottom. I did this and it cleared the salt residue and now I have no problem getting the two parts apart.