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TEMPERING YOUR SALT BLOCK
Tempering of a salt block is very important in order to avoid cracking,
breaking or shattering. For best results, this process should be
performed slowly and carefully before the salt is used for any cooking
or grilling. Though the blocks normally tend to develop cracks during
heating, slow heating will help to avoid breakage.
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Place the block on the bottom rack of the oven on the
lowest heat setting around 150 °F (65 °C). Once the oven
temperature reaches low heat, allow the block to remain at
this temperature for about 15 minutes.
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Gradually increase the temperature of the oven 100
°F
(37 °C) degrees at a time allowing the block to remain at
each heat setting for roughly 15 minutes to an hour before
increasing the temperature each time.
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Continue the tempering process until your block has
reached 550°F (280°C) degrees, then turn off the oven and
allow the block to cool slowly, with the oven door closed,
until the block is completely cool (room temperature).
Popping and cracking noises are normal when heating a
salt block.
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It is common for salt blocks to develop visible cracks while
heating.
FOR COLD FOODS:
No heat tempering is required to use a salt
block in this manner. Place salt slab in the refrigerator for one hour
to chill or freeze.
The slab will retain its temperature for quite some time. Once it’s
chilled you can serve salads, fruits, vegetables, sushi, ice cream and
desserts right on the salt block.
FOR HOT FOODS:
Be sure to heat your salt block slowly. Once the
salt block is hot, place your food on the block; it will cook, sear, and
season your steak, lamb, fish, shrimp, etc. to perfection.