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Barbara Vice's avatar

Very thorough info, thank you. And you answered several of my questions before I had a chance to ask them, such as whether the salt could be reused for future batches.

Sam Brunson's avatar

Something I forgot in the article, but it very important. You shouldn't use iodized salt for any preservation method canning, drying, salting, or any other method. While in most cases the food is still safe to eat short term it can absorb higher levels of iodine than are healthy and give the food a biter off metallic taste that is unpleasant.

Barbara Vice's avatar

I would probably prefer kosher salt, but I suspect it might cost more. I haven’t bought any in a long time so can’t recall.

Sam Brunson's avatar

That is an excellent choice, however plain salt and plain sea salt are both less expensive.