Pink stoneware Salt Pig and Spoon Salt Keeper Review

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(More customer reviews)Information about salt pigs from America's Test Kitchen / Cooksillustrated.com:
"A search of the Web turned up ceramic vessels identical in shape and differing only in color. This one, about 4 inches wide and 5 inches tall, holds about half a pound of salt. The sites we checked indicated that the knob on top is for carrying and that the large, round opening provides easy access to the salt. It's also thought that the hooded shape keeps moisture from collecting on the salt. One of our editors left this salt pig out on her kitchen counter for a couple of months last summer (which included a couple of very humid weeks) and the salt did indeed remain dry, with no clumping whatsoever. Its hood distinguishes the salt pig from the salt cellar, which is generally a small, open bowl.
We couldn't help but wonder how the salt "pig" got its name and so contacted a couple of lexicographers, one of whom -- George H. Goebel, an editor of the Dictionary of American Regional English at the University of Wisconsin, Madison -- made his way to the Scottish National Dictionary. This reference indicated that this use of "pig" is an old one found mostly in Scots and northern English dialect, where it means an earthenware vessel, specifically "a pot, jar, pitcher, [or] crock," which of course fits the notion of a salt pig very nicely. (A couple of the Web sites ventured that the hooded opening looks like a pig's snout.) Goebel added that according to the same dictionary, "pig" or "penny pig" can mean "an earthenware money-box, now sometimes made in the form of the animal 'pig,'" while the "piggy" in "piggy bank" originally meant "made of earthenware." The pig shape was apparently a visual pun."
The review is referring to a salt pig they found at the King Arthur Flour website, but this one and others listed on Amazon.com are half price or less compared to King Arthur's. This one is just too cute cuz it's got ears and a tail. I am ordering one, because I like to keep salt handy in my food prep area, where I can just scoop it with a measuring spoon. I had been using a small gladware bowl with lid, but this is just much cuter. So, it's not an essential, but hey, sometimes this garde manger thinks it's fun to have cute, unique, cool tools in the kitchen. Makes the work even more fun.


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Description: Based on old fashioned salt keepers, the jars, known as "salt pigs" have a small knob for carrying, and a large hooded opening resembling the snout of a pig including ears, a curly tail and a 4" spoon. It will hold approximately 6 ounces of your most frequently used salt. Discover the ease of keeping salt near the stove in this adorable Stoare Salt Pig.
Color: Stoare Pink
Content: Stoare
Items Included & Size & Measurements:
One Salt Pig 5" tall
One Spoon 4" long
Care: Hand or dishwasher safe
Origin: China

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Emile Henry Salt Pig, Figue Review

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(More customer reviews)I love the colors and textures of Emile Henry products, and this one is the same as I have come to expect. It is another nice color to add to me kitchen. I also prefer the 45 degree decline with the wide opening, over some other options that are 90 degrees and one size through the entire opening. I find this more easily accessible to my larger hands than the other options.

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The Salt Pig is a charming and handy way to keep your favorite salt at-hand. The wide opening accommodates even the largest of hands, and the slightly arched hood helps keep your salt free of food debris while cooking. The simple, yet classic shape of this piece is further emphasized by the vibrant colors and deep hues of the glazes.

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Le Creuset Salt Crock Review

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(More customer reviews)I absolutely love this salt crock and the cobalt blue goes with the rest of my kitchen. I am one of those people who seldom, if ever, actually measure things, in particular salt, while I am cooking; everything is either a pinch or a dash. This crock works wonderful for my style of cooking. It is heavy enough that I do not need to worry about tipping it and it sure works much better than the little dish I use to use. The workmanship and designed on this is quite good and when necessary, which is seldom, it is very easy to clean. I have other products from this company and have been happy with all of them.

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A lovely addition to any kitchen collection, this 10-ounce old-world-style salt crock features a round shape with a large side opening that provides easy access to salt or other spices and seasonings during cooking. The stoneware crock, which measures approximately 5 by 4-4/5 by 6 inches, provides a knob on top for easy transport, Le Creuset's signature concentric rings, and the Le Creuset name in raised letters for an added touch of charm.
Le Creuset's line of stoneware comes with a hard-wearing, impermeable finish fired at temperatures as high as 2192 degrees F. With a porosity level of less than 1 percent, it blocks moisture absorption, which can lead to cracking, crazing, and rippling along the interior. Its non-porous construction also resists odors, scratching, and staining for hygienic use and optimal performance. Even more, its high-quality enamel protects against metal marks and other damage, which means it's safe to use with knives. Best of all, the glaze on the exterior makes the stoneware items fun to mix and match with other coordinating Le Creuset pieces (sold separately), while a neutral-colored glaze on the inside offers an optimal palette for food presentation. And thanks to an unmatched thermal resistance from -65 degrees F to 500 degrees F, Le Creuset stoneware moves effortlessly from the microwave or oven (or under the broiler) to the table for serving to the refrigerator or freezer for storing leftovers. When finished, it cleans up easily by hand or in the dishwasher.

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