Salt pig – I have one my mum gave me for Christmas one year and actually very useful and efficient (in combo with a salt spoon) for salting pasta or potato water etc.
Thought that was part of a waste pipe at first.
I like the garnish on his pine cone
That’s a salt pig! Not seen a periscope shape one but why not
Yes, my mum keeps her salt in something similar
Salt pig. I have one, but not as big. Used to be common but I rarely see anyone with one any more.
Yer, we have one of those
I’m more intrigued by the pine cone with coriander hat
I also have a salt pig. A fancy Le Creuset one at that (ooh get me)
Salt pig.
Had no idea that was its name before this thread, but since everybody else had a turn saying it I figured I would too.
A salt pig. A gourmand’s type of thing. Your friend has a big one, if you don’t mind me saying.
Big old salt pig.
Salt pig owner here too. Love a good salt pig. Wish I’d taken a photo of mine now…
I have a le creuset one, dontcha know!
I don’t see how it would be very practical in the land of ever damp bog dwellers
Yes it is perfectly normal to use. My wife had one before me but it broke and we bought a better one.
salt pig innit
The comments have made it clear it’s called a salt pig. But why? What does this do? What does it have to do with pigs?
Damn is that a Peugeot pepper mill? Did your friend win the lottery or did was it passed down from generations in a line of landed nobility?
Nan used to have her salt and pepper in these things.
Literally what that receptacle is designed for
Salt pig obviously.
I think that’s a pig but I’m too late to the party.
It’s not normal to have a salt pig that’s glazed inside, as that looks to be – your friend’s salt will get damp, which misses the point of a salt pig.
It’s fairly normal to have a salt pig (or a salt cellar) if you like cooking, like your kitchen to look good, and have a bit of space. It’s a lot easier to take a pinch of salt than faff on with a teaspoon or grinder.
I have two salt pigs, one for cooking salt and one for finishing salt. Not sure that’s normal.
Salt pigs are actually super useful in cooking when you need a pinch of salt!
My favourite chef Rick Stein uses one in his show.
Yes, we have an orange Le Creuset one. We call it Kenny.
This will be the next challenge on The Great Pottery Throw down.
My wife’s grandma has one. I thought it was sugar and put a good tablespoon of it on my cereal when we stayed there once.
Not the best way to learn, but effective.
Is it just me that thought someone had painted a toilet waste 90 bend?!
Is it not specifically for salt? I’ve seen some really posh ones, too, so they’re not uncommon. I have never bought one but I can see how it’s much easier to get salt vs covered cellars.
Salt Pig. My (considerably classier) wife didn’t believe me when I first told her it was called that years ago… I’ve not got to feel that smug in a while.
And a Peugeot pepper mill! This guy clearly seasons with style
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They’re called salt pigs. Don’t know anyone who has one, but they’re sold in john lewis so can’t be uncommon https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-dipped-stoneware-salt-pig-grey/p6262070?s_ppc=2dx_mixed_home_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gad_source=1
Yes, it’s called a ‘salt pig’ 🐷
Yup, it’s called a Salt Pig.
Salt pig – I have one my mum gave me for Christmas one year and actually very useful and efficient (in combo with a salt spoon) for salting pasta or potato water etc.
Thought that was part of a waste pipe at first.
I like the garnish on his pine cone
That’s a salt pig! Not seen a periscope shape one but why not
Yes, my mum keeps her salt in something similar
Salt pig. I have one, but not as big. Used to be common but I rarely see anyone with one any more.
Yer, we have one of those
I’m more intrigued by the pine cone with coriander hat
I also have a salt pig. A fancy Le Creuset one at that (ooh get me)
Salt pig.
Had no idea that was its name before this thread, but since everybody else had a turn saying it I figured I would too.
A salt pig. A gourmand’s type of thing. Your friend has a big one, if you don’t mind me saying.
Big old salt pig.
Salt pig owner here too. Love a good salt pig. Wish I’d taken a photo of mine now…
I have a le creuset one, dontcha know!
I don’t see how it would be very practical in the land of ever damp bog dwellers
Yes it is perfectly normal to use. My wife had one before me but it broke and we bought a better one.
salt pig innit
The comments have made it clear it’s called a salt pig. But why? What does this do? What does it have to do with pigs?
Damn is that a Peugeot pepper mill? Did your friend win the lottery or did was it passed down from generations in a line of landed nobility?
Nan used to have her salt and pepper in these things.
Literally what that receptacle is designed for
Salt pig obviously.
I think that’s a pig but I’m too late to the party.
https://preview.redd.it/uvls88f76kke1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=36ae77acf20fbe4fd371e265f85ebcb8667e847e
It’s not normal to have a salt pig that’s glazed inside, as that looks to be – your friend’s salt will get damp, which misses the point of a salt pig.
It’s fairly normal to have a salt pig (or a salt cellar) if you like cooking, like your kitchen to look good, and have a bit of space. It’s a lot easier to take a pinch of salt than faff on with a teaspoon or grinder.
I have two salt pigs, one for cooking salt and one for finishing salt. Not sure that’s normal.
Salt pigs are actually super useful in cooking when you need a pinch of salt!
My favourite chef Rick Stein uses one in his show.
No such thing as a pinch of salt🤣
https://preview.redd.it/cmznhyhw7kke1.jpeg?width=320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=345ff4f6b820a86551762039e86e33c5b95112cf
Yes, we have an orange Le Creuset one. We call it Kenny.
This will be the next challenge on The Great Pottery Throw down.
My wife’s grandma has one. I thought it was sugar and put a good tablespoon of it on my cereal when we stayed there once.
Not the best way to learn, but effective.
Is it just me that thought someone had painted a toilet waste 90 bend?!
Is it not specifically for salt? I’ve seen some really posh ones, too, so they’re not uncommon. I have never bought one but I can see how it’s much easier to get salt vs covered cellars.
Salt Pig. My (considerably classier) wife didn’t believe me when I first told her it was called that years ago… I’ve not got to feel that smug in a while.
And a Peugeot pepper mill! This guy clearly seasons with style
‘In Middle Ages, a certain type of earthenware pot was a “pygg”. ‘ Info about it’s roman influences and origin [Why You Need a Salt Cellar or Salt Pig](https://inoxflatware.com/blogs/handcrafted-tales/why-you-need-a-salt-cellar-or-salt-pig)
Closer in design to the one you show than that article, but very blue with a handle: *Uig Blue Salt Pig*
https://preview.redd.it/2hi2iv0hbkke1.jpeg?width=990&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cda094e7182f93e22e914c0fbca6d0c23399c101
Salt pig is normal in my household, as is our honeypot and drizzler.
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