Because table salt is denser, an equal volume of table salt will taste saltier than an equal volume of kosher salt. Beyond ...

Here is a guide to the different kinds of salt commonly called for in recipes. I mostly use table salt in my cooking, but many other bloggers and cookbook authors prefer kosher salt or suggest ...

Wooden spoon with salt flakes spilling from it onto wood surface. - Michelle Lee Photography/Getty Images When it comes to pickling — making simple cuke pickles, tangy sauerkraut, or other funky, ...

Sometimes the best seasonings are the simplest, especially with a dish as classic as steak. Why make things complicated when all you really need is salt — that is, the right kind of salt. In an ...

Salt is often the difference between a good dish and great dish. To season with it right and well, it’s helpful to understand the different types of salts and the best ways to use them. Where does ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. I’m not being hyperbolic when I say salt is the ...