Questions tagged [kosher-salt]

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Why is Diamond Crystal most usually recommended for kosher salt?

In a number of recipes, I see Diamond Crystal recommended as the kosher salt to use. Where I live, only Morton's is available. Is there some superior quality to Diamond Crystal kosher salt that I might not get out of another brand?
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What is the advantage of using kosher salt

I have seen a number of recipes that call for using "kosher salt". This is ridiculous to me, as I very well know that all salt is kosher, and so I am wondering what I am missing here. What is the advantage (and uses) of kosher salt as opposed to…
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