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3 years, 4 months ago

Should you salt water before or after it is boiling?

What is better, and what type of salt should you use?
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jduvall | 3 years, 4 months ago
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According to the Cook's Thesaurus, adding salt to water "raises the temperature at which the water boils and lower the temperature at which the water freezes." It also states that "salt connoisseurs often prefer to use Kosher salt for cooking and sea salt for table use because they have a "softer flavor than table salt."

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ppalmer21 | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

Just adding a little information to this answer:
Adding salt before reduces the time the water takes to reach boiling point.

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vandal913 | 3 years, 4 months ago
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I always do before the water begins to boil, with some fresh coarsely ground kosher se salt. It gives a great flavor to whatever you are boiling.

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vandal913 | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

In case it isn't obvious, I'm trying to say SEA salt, but for some reason it's not showing the 'a' that I keep trying to add!

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spacemonkypunks | 3 years, 4 months ago
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You're supposed to add salt before it boils. Not just for flavor - before or after wouldn't make much o a difference in flavor. The actual reason is that adding salt brings the water to boiling point faster

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spacemonkypunks | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

Opps, let me rephrase that. It makes the boiling point higher so that your food boils faster, because the water is at a higher temperature.

Also, modern kitchenware generally has non-stick coating that will protect against salt erosion, among other things.

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krishirst | 3 years, 4 months ago
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After, absolutely after it starts boiling. The salt will (eventually) erode holes into your pot if you put it in first. I just use regular table salt.
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nicole t | 3 years, 4 months ago
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You should salt it after. If you put salt in water that's not boiling, it can scar your pots and pans

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peter-tammel | 3 years, 4 months ago
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You should salt the water before it boils as it will reduce the time the water takes to reach boiling point. 

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