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Himalayan Salt Block
I saw the post last week about cooking with the salt block. I have been interested in them for some time so I Went ang bought one.
Did Mahi Mahi marinated in mango and coconut. And Shrimp with Brown sugar and Cayenne and some other spices.
Got the Egg to 400 and put the salt clock on and let it get up to temp.
Im not sure if I was supposed to oil the block down before i applied the goods or what. But it did give off quite a salty taste (to much for my liking)
I will try again and it is to salty again I will have a new salt lick for my deer lease.
"Hold my beer and watch this S##T!"
LARGE BGE DALLAS TX.
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I have had an 8x8x2 salt block for over a year. I use it on my small and after the charcoal is lit I place the block on the grid and let the two come to temp together. Usually 450-500, sometimes I will do shrimp and scallops after 400.
Was always afraid that the heat shock to the cold block would break the block.
I NEVER add any liquid to the block as it will make the cook salty as the liquid releases the salt.
Also if marinating, like a pork chop, in Italian dressing, I drain as much of the liquid off as possible.
When doing anything like a chop or steak, there is no need to remove and rest 'til the temp comes down. Just have a thermapen handy and the meal will be great!
After the cook, I leave the block on the grill to cool down with the BGE. I then used to take the block to the sink and rinse with water and a wire brush. Figured out after a few times of doing this the block was slowly washing away.
Now I just remove the block and for the next cook the top with the crude becomes the bottom and the stuff burns off during the next cook and the block is no longer washing away down my sink.
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Nice treat for the deer. Much better than that salt crap from Cabelas, I'm sure.
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I bait my deer with #2 yella yelper. Works like a champ.
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What is the benefit of the block? Salt taste? Flavor? Keeping out of direct flame?
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It is a novelty item, helps keep the cook going when you normally would use direct for a steak or chop. Adds a slight amount of salt if the meat is not very moist. Best answer just another toy!
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Richard Thanks on the help on it, Now that I am sober and thought about the liquid on the block would make it moist and release the salt juices.
Am going to try scallops next and have them dry and seasoned.
"Hold my beer and watch this S##T!"
LARGE BGE DALLAS TX.
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