I've used this on my gas grill to cook steaks, scallops, and bacon wrapped asparagus. It did a great job with all of them!
Pros
- Provides a flat surface for searing
- Automatically salts your food
- Excellent heat transfer to cook food from the bottom
- Easy to clean (it will never look new again, just scrape off the char)
- Good for foods that require salting (e.g. steak) and that cook relatively quickly
Cons
- Takes a while to heat up
- If it's not hot enough, it will take too long and your food will be oversalted
- Not good for foods that require longer cook times. Your food will end up ruined due to being over salted.
A few tips:
- I turn on all four burners on the lowest setting for about 5 minutes, then increase a little and wait 7 minutes, then turn them up half way and wait 7 more minutes, then put burners on 75% and wait 10 minutes. Maintain that heat level for the entire cook time. The block hasn't even chipped using this routine.
- Surface temp of the block is best around 350-400F (use an IR thermometer). This will sear the food when you put it on and maintain a good level of heat to cook it through. For most foods, I'll cook on the first side for ~2 minutes, then flip and do most of the cooking on the second side and flip back to the first side until it's done. The sear on the second side isn't as good as the first since the block cools down a bit.
- Don't use the block until it's up to temp! The longer the food is on the block, the saltier it will be.
- I use the green salt block scrubber/scraper that's probably in the "purchased with" section. It works great to clean the block.
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The Charcoal Companion line of superior barbecue tools, baskets, grids, thermometers, and specialty grilling accessories are designed to meet every outdoor, and even indoor, cooking need. Charcoal Companion has everything you would need for your barbecue and more!
Himalayan Salt Plate & Holder Set with Salt Plate Recipe Book
Perfect for searing steaks, grilling seafood or fresh vegetables, or serving a freshly-prepared salad. The natural appearance and subtle striations of color and texture make each Himalayan salt plate a unique serving tray and conversation starter. Himalayan salt plates have naturally low moisture contents, which allow the plate to be heated or chilled to extreme temperatures. Your salt plate will work well on the grill, gas range or chilled in the refrigerator.
- Set includes salt plate, porcelain-coated steel holder, and recipe book
- Salt Plate Dimensions: 12"W x 8"D x 1.5"H
- Never clean in the dishwasher.
How To Use Your Himalayan Salt Plate
When using to grill or cook, pre-heat gradually over the lowest flame possible, slowly increasing the heat to medium for approximately 30-45 minutes until the plate reaches the best cooking temperature of around 300 F. Once the plate is heated, you may either continue to cook over heat or carefully remove the plate and cook off heat, as the plate will maintain its temperature for some time. Please keep in mind that food will acquire saltier flavor as the plate cools, and wet foods will take on more salt than dry foods when served on your salt plate. The holder eliminates excess pressure to any one area of your plate, while protecting fragile edges and extending the salt plate's life. As your salt plate begins to wear down, you will get more use of the cooking surface by using the holder as a frame to hold together the pieces of salt.The naturally anti-microbial surface is easy to clean with a wire brush or simply wipe with a damp cloth, allowing 24 hours to completely dry between uses.
Everything You Need to Enjoy Salt Plate Cooking
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Versatile Salt BlockThe Himalayan salt plate works wonderfully on the grill, on a gas range or even chilled in the refrigerator for beautifully presenting cold food. |
Porcelain-Coated Steel HolderHandling your salt plate with the holder eliminates excess pressure to any one area of the plate while protecting fragile edges, extending the salt plate's useful life. |
Recipes and TipsOver 20 recipes with color images, plus tips and tricks to get the most out of your salt plate. |
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hopefully for the better.
I have had food served on a salt block several times while dining out in Monterrey Mex and can't say enough about the ambiance and flavor enhancement from the block. Not so sure about the durability of this one however. First time and clearly a crack has developed and yes I followed the instructions exactly. Getting a replacement so will amend my review soon, hopefully for the better.***UPDATE*** Second block looked better, more solid. One hour in oven, 30 min at 275 30 min at 375 degrees then on grill at low heat, 400 degrees. Opened lid and saw the mess. Now I have to get all the salt shrapnel out of my grill.
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