Recipes — Salt crused fish

You’ve probably heard the phrase “pheasant under glass.” But what about steak under salt?! A salt crust for food is where the edible is completely covered in salt, sometimes bound with egg whites or other liquid like wine. It seems odd, but it provides even, gentle cooking that maximizes flavor. And you get a fancy presentation to seal the deal.  Fish is at the head of the list for this baking method. Chicken and vegetables are not far behind. But what about beef? There’s no reason why you can’t use salt to create an amazing steak. Salt baking protects the...