What to Do If Your Salt Grinder Betrays You

So your grinder’s jammed… or worse, it’s dumped half a cup of Himalayan pink salt rocks onto your lunch. Yep, I’ve been there.

Here’s how to salvage the situation:

• Small blender-safe chunks: Pick out a piece about the size of a pencil eraser and toss it into your dressing or the dish you’re making. High-speed blenders (like a Vitamix) can usually handle it.
• DIY salt crush: Place a few chunks in a zip-top bag and crush them gently with a spoon or rolling pin. Pour the crushed salt into a jar so it’s ready for next time — no grinder required.
• Keep the big rocks: You can also store a few uncrushed salt chunks to drop into boiling water for pasta or soup, where they’ll dissolve naturally.

Salt disaster averted.