Much More Than a Seasoning
If you think salt is a one-trick pony, you're not thinking outside the box. In fact, we're more apt to ask, "What can't salt do?" This kitchen building block is pretty much magic — it brightens dishes like sauteed chicken, mellows the bite of stronger flavors and can even help with your post-meal cleanup. Here are nine unexpected ways this multitasker earns our endless respect.
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