Kosher salt? How about Christian-ized salt?

[ponderingturtle]

I've always found this funny. "Kosher Salt" is more accurately "Kosher-ing Salt" -- it is salt in larger chunks (like course-ground pepper) so that it works better in the koshering process (absorbing blood from meat). I kept strictly kosher most of my life and this was always understood by the people in my community. The whole thing is rather laughable.

The wikipedia page explains it in detail (sorry, too noob-y to be able to post links yet).

And remember this man also hates garlic in his dill pickels, as that is what makes them kosher dills.

 

[paximperium]

I've always found this funny. "Kosher Salt" is more accurately "Kosher-ing Salt" -- it is salt in larger chunks (like course-ground pepper) so that it works better in the koshering process (absorbing blood from meat). I kept strictly kosher most of my life and this was always understood by the people in my community. The whole thing is rather laughable.

The wikipedia page explains it in detail (sorry, too noob-y to be able to post links yet).

Wait a minute...you mean Corned Beef has no corn in it?I feel cheated.

 

[Safe-Keeper]

This reminds me of how a Norwegian gas station chain started selling falal hot dogs and whatnot a while back and everyone whined about Islamification of Norway.

 

[Beerina]

I've always found this funny. "Kosher Salt" is more accurately "Kosher-ing Salt" -- it is salt in larger chunks (like course-ground pepper) so that it works better in the koshering process (absorbing blood from meat). I kept strictly kosher most of my life and this was always understood by the people in my community. The whole thing is rather laughable.

The wikipedia page explains it in detail (sorry, too noob-y to be able to post links yet).

So it has nothing to do with being favored by Yahweh?

 

[JoeTheJuggler]

I hate to say it, but Peter Popoff is selling "sacred salt". (Or rather the salt packets are free when you buy his miracle water.) I suppose this qualifies as Christianized salt.

 

[RedSeaRoadkill]

http://failblog.org/2008/07/17/kosher-fail/

 

[alfaniner]

So what happens if you mix kosher salt with holy water?

You can gargle with it and it may ease a sore throat.

 

[paximperium]

You can gargle with it and it may ease a sore throat.

I'd use it to make Devilled Eggs.

 

[Wowbagger]

Kosher salt is a type of salt used for the koshering process. Something about absorbtion of blood, in meat, or something. It has nothing to do with the salt being kosher. Though, of course, the salt has to be kosher to be used in the kosher process. But, there is no such thing as non-kosher salt, unless that salt came in contact with nonkosher foods. But, it's not the salt itself that is kosher or non-kosher. It is merely a mineral. And... never mind, I think you get the point.

How would salt be used in a "Christianing" process?

 

[Springfork]

Wouldn't sea salt (you can buy it here and there) technically have been in contact with shellfish at one time?

 

[fuelair]

I've always found this funny. "Kosher Salt" is more accurately "Kosher-ing Salt" -- it is salt in larger chunks (like course-ground pepper) so that it works better in the koshering process (absorbing blood from meat). I kept strictly kosher most of my life and this was always understood by the people in my community. The whole thing is rather laughable.

The wikipedia page explains it in detail (sorry, too noob-y to be able to post links yet).

Congratulations - I have been enjoying the turns and weirdness of this thread but was just about to point this out when I saw that you had. Well done!

 

[fuelair]

Kosher salt is a type of salt used for the koshering process. Something about absorbtion of blood, in meat, or something. It has nothing to do with the salt being kosher. Though, of course, the salt has to be kosher to be used in the kosher process. But, there is no such thing as non-kosher salt, unless that salt came in contact with nonkosher foods. But, it's not the salt itself that is kosher or non-kosher. It is merely a mineral. And... never mind, I think you get the point.

How would salt be used in a "Christianing" process?

You rub it into the sinners skin until it runs red with his/her blood so he /she has done due penance. Then you burn 'em.

 

[JoeTheJuggler]

Matthew 5:18 (King James Version)

18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

<snip>

Disclaimer: None of this should be interpreted as meaning I believe any of the nonsense in the Bible.

Naturally, you just take this sort of stuff with a grain of salt.

(I can't believe nobody said that yet on this thread. Oh well--I'm not proud.)

 

[JoeTheJuggler]

Wouldn't sea salt (you can buy it here and there) technically have been in contact with shellfish at one time?

Yes--and even partially composed of shellfish bits.

 

[This Guy]

Naturally, you just take this sort of stuff with a grain of salt.

(I can't believe nobody said that yet on this thread. Oh well--I'm not proud.)

It's a rough job, but I'm glad to see you were up to the task

 

[Temporal Renegade]

And remember this man also hates garlic in his dill pickels, as that is what makes them kosher dills.

But....the garlic makes them even BETTER than standard pickles! Has this man no shame?!?!

 

[Temporal Renegade]

I'm not all that 'up' on my Bible and religious stuff, but isn't there some type of restriction in selling 'blessed' items in Christianity? I might be wrong, but I seem to remember hearing something to this effect...

 

[Bikewer]

Hmmm, the possibilities... Cthulu Salt! Especially flavorful, as it's distilled from the waters surrounding sunken R'Leyh......

 

[alfaniner]

Why not FSM salt? Also goes well with extra virgin olive oil.

 

[Temporal Renegade]

Hmmm, the possibilities... Cthulu Salt! Especially flavorful, as it's distilled from the waters surrounding sunken R'Leyh......

I can just see it now...

"Cthulhu Salt...It's R'lyeh-A-Rific!"