Salt Pig Roundup
As every foodie knows, it's hard to measure a pinch of salt with a salt shaker. That's why everyone who measures with their eyes and fingers needs a salt pig. We Italians are big on those particular measuring methods.
Salt pigs found their way into kitchens at the end of the 18th century. Aside from the aesthetics, salt pigs provide easy salt access, keep dust out, and help prevent clumping. And, yes, you can store kosher salt in them.
Amazon.com has a decent selection of standard, classy salt pigs. You can also find artistic salt pigs around the net. Here are a few of my favorites.
Typhoon salt pig from John Lewis.
Ceramic salt pig from Liz Riley.
Tuscan salt pig from Monique Duclos.
Terra Cotta salt pig from Richard Baxter.
Ceramic salt pig from Bunny Safari.
Stoneware salt pig from Canyon Creek Pottery.
--Spanno
KitchenMaus on August 11, 2008 at 09:56 AM
What's the origin of the name "salt pig"? I have been thinking of buying one for a long time (I just have my salt in a little bowl right now). Your post inspired me to finally pick one up. I love the style of the Nigella Lawson mini salt pig! http://www.amazon.com/Nigella-Lawson-Bliss-Mini-Black/dp/B000HD6CBQ
Spanno on August 11, 2008 at 10:07 AM
According to my research, it came from the shape of the vessel's opening (it resembles a pig snout).
--Spanno
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