Most of us have dining salt and pepper sets that contain the seasonings in pre ground form. However, pre ground pepper soon tastes dull and dusty. The aroma and flavor of whole peppercorns that are ground when and where they are needed can be enjoyed long before their fugitive pungency fades.
Where pepper goes, salt goes too, so many manufacturers decided to make salt and pepper sets instead of individual mills or shakers.
The salt mill will reduce coarse sea salt to usable size.
Sea salt is the best of all salts for both kitchen and table. These large crystals can be sprinkled directly onto food such as salmon and tuna before cooking, or ground in a salt mill or a mortar. While table salt is refined, it is also coated with an additive to prevent it from absorbing moisture from the air and to keep it free-flowing.
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Thus, table salt has a decidedly bitter aftertaste, although you may want to note that it is better than any other salt for baking.
Salt and pepper sets are often chosen by looks, but other features are more important. Although stainless steel salt and pepper sets look cleaner and have appealing clean lines, ceramic mechanisms last longer than metal because they do not rust or corrode when they get wet.
If you grind salt or pepper into hot food, the rising steam can damage the mechanism just as easily as water itself. Electronic mills work excellently, but they can be a noisy and unglamorous distraction at the dining table. An adjustable grind from fine to coarse is a must. Furthermore, long-lasting salt and pepper sets must not be screwed up too tightly at the top.
Nothing could be easier than keeping attractive and stylish salt and pepper sets in the kitchen and on the table. The next time someone asks you to pass the salt; you can do so with pride!
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