On 2/18/2018 10:56 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sat, 17 Feb 2018 21:41:05 -0800, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> I bought some of this awhile back. I've been using it on steak and everyone
>> loves the stuff. The problem? I used it all up. My jar says $8.99 as the
>> price but I know I paid less for it. I think it was a clearance item that I
>> added to an order, perhaps from Sur La Table? Can't remember. At any rate,
>> they have none now.
>>
>> I did find the maker's website. They are selling it for $9.95. I do want
>> some more but don't want to pay that much. Anyone seen it elsewhere online
>> for less? Thanks!
>>
>> http://www.chefsalt.com/shop/index.p...roducts_ id=4
>
> With all the online shopping you do, you should easily be able to
> search the web for anyplace that has it cheaper without having to
> enlist some gullible schmuck here to do it for you.
>
From her citation, it's prepared in "porcelain-lined salt evaporation
pans on islands off the coast of Lyon, France." Oh, woo hoo. It's
french salt.

Further:

"the rugged jumbled salt crystals look pristine and transparent. They
pick up their characteristic grey opacity when clay scraped off the
floor of the evaporation pans mixes with the salt during raking. The
crystalline character of Noirmoutier is raucous and chaotic and nearly
saturated with sea water. Perfect for keeping steaks and chops moist and
juicy."

So, it's basically expensive, dirty imported salt. Not impressed.

Jill