Mark Bitterman, food writer and purveyor and connoisseur of fine salts gets deep into the science of salt in his latest book, Bitterman's Craft Salt Cooking. This essential salt encyclopedia makes it clear that if you're just using plain iodized table salt there's a world of flavor you haven't experienced! Bitterman introduces readers to the wonders of gourmet salt in this concise and beautifully photographed book, starting with a detailed explanation of the 7 major salt families (fleur de sel, sel gris, flake salt, traditional salt, shio, rock salt, smoked and infused). Then, with a diverse and salt-steeped selection of recipes, he reveals how best to pick the right salt for the right food- from meat, poultry and seafood, to eggs, dairy, vegetables and fruit, to grains and sweets, to drinks and cocktails. Start seasoning your meals the right way with help from this informative book!
Bitterman's Craft Salt Cooking By Mark Bitterman. Published by Andrews McMeel. Hardcover. 176 pages.