Table Salt vs. Kosher Salt: An Expert Explains the Difference

Table Salt vs. Kosher Salt: An Expert Explains the Difference

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesTable Salt vs. Kosher Salt: An Expert Explains the Difference

A chef instructor teaches us how to replace one with the other.

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What is the difference between kosher table salt and sea salt?

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You've probably noticed that some recipes call for salt while others specifically call for kosher salt. Regular salt probably means table salt like Morton Iodized Salt while kosher salt will say — you guessed it — "kosher salt" on the label.

While you may be tempted to use whatever salt you have on hand the difference between table salt and kosher salt can make the difference between a well-seasoned meal and a salt lick.