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Miscellaneous Topics => General Discussions => Topic started by: Habanero Smoker on October 22, 2011, 02:58:02 AM

Title: Unusual Box
Post by: Habanero Smoker on October 22, 2011, 02:58:02 AM
I received an unusual box Thursday that I thought was very noteworthy. I went down to my mailbox, and a package was in it. When I took it out of the mailbox, I quickly wish that I had driven my car to pick up the mail. It was very heavy for its size. Looking at the return address, I knew who it was from. Thanks Chris.

The package was a standard USPS priority mail box, and opening the box revealed another box, with a business card tape on it; "The Meadows". Because of its weight and shape I figured it was a decorative paving stone.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/Formatted/Misc/Salt%20Block/Salt_Block-1.jpg)

After opening the interior box, I soon realized what it was, because I've been looking at them off and on for about six months. "Wow!! I got a Himalayan Salt Block". With a Himalayan Salt Block, you can use it cold to season foods by  laying them on the block for a period of time, or you can heat the block over a range, grill or under the broiler; once heated you can cook food on the block. You can also use it hot or cold to serve food

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/Formatted/Misc/Salt%20Block/Salt_Block-2.jpg)

Once I figure how to use it and get the technique down, I will have to force myself to post more pictures.  :)

Thanks again.
Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: squirtthecat on October 22, 2011, 04:19:32 AM

I'll be interested to hear what you think about it!   I've been looking at them as well...
Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: pensrock on October 22, 2011, 05:06:38 AM
nice score, i have only seen them once on the food network.  :)
Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: 3rensho on October 22, 2011, 05:29:55 AM
Cool, looking forward to your experience with that.  I'd never heard of such a thing.
Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: Mr Walleye on October 22, 2011, 05:53:36 AM
Congrats Habs!  ;)

I have never used one either. I must watch the shows on TV as Pens because that's where I.ve seen them before too.  :D

Looking forward to hearing how you make out with it Habs.

Mike
Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: FLBentRider on October 22, 2011, 06:05:18 AM
Very Nice!

These are interesting.
Title: Unusual Box
Post by: mikecorn.1 on October 22, 2011, 06:10:55 AM
Pretty cool


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Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: iceman on October 22, 2011, 06:14:10 AM
NICE!!!!  :)
Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: OU812 on October 22, 2011, 07:51:52 AM
Interesting.

Will be looking for posts of ya experimenting with that rock.
Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: Tenpoint5 on October 22, 2011, 08:19:02 AM
Have fun with that baby. I am just glad it arrived in one piece. On the bright side you wasn't the mailman carrying that in your mail pouch all morning!!
Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: ArnieM on October 22, 2011, 08:21:54 AM
Neat.  Also curious to see what you're gonna do with it.
Title: Unusual Box
Post by: Chili Head on October 22, 2011, 08:31:28 AM
You could line a small room with those and age some beef :D




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Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: Habanero Smoker on October 23, 2011, 01:35:12 AM
I have some reading to do, but will definitely get working on this.

Quote from: Tenpoint5 on October 22, 2011, 08:19:02 AM
Have fun with that baby. I am just glad it arrived in one piece. On the bright side you wasn't the mailman carrying that in your mail pouch all morning!!

I did notice an different mailman delivering the mail on Friday.  :)


Quote from: Chili Head on October 22, 2011, 08:31:28 AM
You could line a small room with those and age some beef :D

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That may be closer to fact then you think.  :) I saw one reference on how to make gravlax on the block.
Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: squirtthecat on October 23, 2011, 06:06:15 AM
Quote from: Habanero Smoker on October 23, 2011, 01:35:12 AM
That may be closer to fact then you think.  :) I saw one reference on how to make gravlax on the block.

Watching this closely!!
Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: viper125 on October 23, 2011, 07:13:47 AM
Well never heard of one or saw one before. But if it's for making meat I'm interested. Be looking forward to how and what to do with it.
Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: Keymaster on October 23, 2011, 07:19:54 AM
I was looking at those a while back but a little spendy for myself. I heard eggs cooked on the salt block are good too.
Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: Bavind on October 23, 2011, 11:57:24 AM
This has me very interested i have never seen a block like that before. I have used Himalayan salt to season but have seen anyone cook on one. Will watch as this progresses
Title: Re: Unusual Box
Post by: manxman on October 23, 2011, 03:30:51 PM
Just been looking at a video showing scallops being cooked on one of these, don't just want one..... I have convinced myself I need one!

Just have convince my other half as well!

Look forward to hearing how you get on with it Habs.

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Title: Unusual Box
Post by: Chili Head on October 23, 2011, 05:28:05 PM
Habs you got me looking into this.. Very interesting!


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