You've probably noticed that some recipes call for salt while others specifically call for kosher salt. Just salt likely means table salt, such as Morton Iodized Salt, while kosher salt will say—you ...

• Table salt grains are finer, so a teaspoon equals much more salt by volume. • Kosher salt’s large crystals give greater control and are easier to pinch. • To substitute, halve table salt if using ...

These common brands of kosher salt aren’t interchangeable. Here’s what chefs have to say. Food & Wine / Cargill / Morton Salt, Inc / Getty Images The right type (and amount) of salt can make or break ...