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Quick answer
A salt block is a thick Himalayan salt slab for hot searing or cold serving. It seasons food lightly and needs slow heating to avoid cracks.
A thick slab of Himalayan pink salt used as a cooking surface. Can be heated to 450°F for searing or chilled for serving cold dishes. The block imparts mild salt seasoning to food cooked on it.
A salt block is a thick slab of Himalayan pink salt used as a cooking or serving surface. You can heat it to about 450°F for searing or chill it for cold presentations. Food picks up light salt seasoning from direct contact.
In Practice
Heat a block on the grill and sear thin beef strips for a salty crust. Chill a block to serve sushi or watermelon with a mild mineral note.
Salt Block FAQ
Many guides cap searing around 450°F. Higher risks cracking; lower gives less browning.