Large Salt Plate - 9x18x2

Go Big or Go Home

The 9x18x2 Himalayan salt plate is for cooks who don't compromise. This substantial rectangular block offers maximum cooking surface and dramatic presentation potential—perfect for feeding larger groups, grilling multiple proteins simultaneously, or creating show-stopping platters that command attention.

Hand-cut from authentic Pakistani Himalayan salt and polished to a professional cooking surface, the massive 2-inch thickness provides thermal mass that serious cooks demand. This isn't a decorative serving piece that happens to tolerate heat—this is a legitimate cooking tool built for performance.

Maximum Surface, Maximum Possibilities

At 9x18 inches, you're working with 162 square inches of premium cooking and serving surface:

For Cooking:

• Grill multiple steaks, chops, or fish fillets simultaneously
• Sear a dozen scallops or shrimp at once
• Cook entire vegetable medleys
• Prepare fajita ingredients for the whole table
• Grill flatbreads, naan, or tortillas in batches

For Serving:

• Full sushi platter presentations
• Elaborate cheese and charcuterie boards
• Antipasto displays that feed a crowd
• Dramatic seafood towers (oysters, shrimp, crab)
• Dessert arrangements for dinner parties

The 2-Inch Professional Advantage

This thickness isn't arbitrary—it's what separates amateur salt blocks from professional-grade tools:

• Sustained high heat - maintains searing temperature throughout cooking
• Extended cold retention - keeps presentations chilled for hours
• Perfect temperature distribution - the entire surface performs uniformly
• Thermal shock resistance - withstands the demands of serious cooking
• Structural integrity - built to last through regular, intensive use

Rectangular Format Benefits

• Accommodates longer cuts (whole fish, ribeyes, tenderloins)
• Better for linear arrangements (sushi rolls, asparagus, skewers)
• Fits grill grates lengthwise for stability
• Creates dramatic tablescapes as centerpiece platters
• More versatile for varied food shapes and sizes

Cook With Mineral Complexity

When heated for cooking, this massive salt surface infuses food with 84 trace minerals—creating flavor depth impossible with standard cooking methods. Proteins develop exceptional sears with mineral-enhanced caramelization. Vegetables gain unexpected complexity. Everything tastes more interesting without tasting "salty."

Grilling Powerhouse

This plate transforms outdoor cooking:

• Place directly on grill grates (heated gradually)
• Cook delicate foods that would fall through grates (thin fish, vegetables)
• Prevent flare-ups from dripping fats
• Impart subtle salt and smoke combination
• Create restaurant-quality sear marks

Care & Maintenance

After cooking or serving, allow plate to return to room temperature (this size retains heat longer—plan accordingly). Wipe with damp cloth, never soak. The antimicrobial salt surface needs no soap or sanitizers. Pat dry and store flat in cool, dry location.

Heating Instructions (Critical for This Size): Due to substantial mass, heating requires patience:

1. Start on lowest heat setting
2. Increase gradually every 15 minutes
3. Total heating time: 40-50 minutes to full cooking temperature
4. Never rush—thermal shock will crack even this thick plate

Complete care instructions in our Care Guide.

Product Specifications

• Dimensions: 18" L × 9" W × 2" H
• Weight: Approximately 18-22 lbs
• Material: 100% Himalayan pink salt from Pakistan
• Surface: Hand-cut and polished smooth
• Temperature Range: Refrigeration to 400°F+ (when heated gradually)
• Food Safe: Yes - culinary-grade Himalayan salt
• Origin: Pakistan's Himalayan region

Natural Variations: At this size, natural characteristics become more dramatic. Color variations, mineral veining, and crystalline patterns vary significantly. Each plate is genuinely unique.

Also Available:

• 8x8x2 Salt Plate (Single) - $32.50
• 8x8x2 Salt Plate (Set of 2) - $57.50
• 6" Round Salt Plate (1" thick) - $28.00
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