"levelwave" > wrote in message
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> Reg wrote:
> >
> >
> > Reg wrote:
> >
> >> kosher -> table - subtract 20%
> >> table -> kosher - add 20%
> >>
> >
> > Sorry that's reversed. Actually it's:
> >
> > kosher -> table - add 20%
> > table -> kosher - subtract 20%
>
>
> You're almost right either way - depending on which you're "adding" to
> or "subracting" from...
>
> What's the conversion for table salt to kosher salt?
>
> If you want to use kosher salt for table salt, multiply the
> table salt quantity by 1.5.
>
> 1 teaspoon table salt = 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
> 1 1/2 teaspoon table salt = 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
> 2 teaspoons table salt = 3 teaspoons kosher salt
>
> If you want to use table salt for kosher salt, multiply the
> kosher salt quantity by 2/3
>
> 1 teaspoon kosher salt = 2/3 teaspoon table salt
> 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt = 1 teaspoon table salt
> 2 teaspoon kosher salt = 1 1/3 teaspoon table salt
>
> http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/FAQ/FAQ400s.htm
>
> ~john!

Unfortunately these precise conversions are meaningless because there are
different brands of kosher salt with different grain size. I believe your
numbers are close for Morton's but will be off for other brands. Best to put
in less than you think is needed and taste.


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