Customer Reviews

Pink stoneware Salt Pig and Spoon Salt Keeper

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Information about salt pigs from America's Test Kitchen / Cooksillustrated.com:

"A search of the Web turned up ceramic vessels identical in shape and differing only in color. This one, about 4 inches wide and 5 inches tall, holds about half a pound of salt. The sites we checked indicated that the knob on top is for carrying and that the large, round opening provides easy access to the salt. It's also thought that the hooded shape keeps moisture from collecting on the salt. One of our editors left this salt pig out on her kitchen counter for a couple of months last summer (which included a couple of very humid weeks) and the salt did indeed remain dry, with no clumping whatsoever. Its hood distinguishes the salt pig from the salt cellar, which is generally a small, open bowl.

We couldn't help but wonder how the salt "pig" got its name and so contacted a couple of lexicographers, one of whom -- George H. Goebel, an editor of the Dictionary of American Regional English at the University of Wisconsin, Madison -- made his way to the Scottish National Dictionary. This reference indicated that this use of "pig" is an old one found mostly in Scots and northern English dialect, where it means an earthenware vessel, specifically "a pot, jar, pitcher, [or] crock," which of course fits the notion of a salt pig very nicely. (A couple of the Web sites ventured that the hooded opening looks like a pig's snout.) Goebel added that according to the same dictionary, "pig" or "penny pig" can mean "an earthenware money-box, now sometimes made in the form of the animal 'pig,'" while the "piggy" in "piggy bank" originally meant "made of earthenware." The pig shape was apparently a visual pun."

The review is referring to a salt pig they found at the King Arthur Flour website, but this one and others listed on Amazon.com are half price or less compared to King Arthur's. This one is just too cute cuz it's got ears and a tail. I am ordering one, because I like to keep salt handy in my food prep area, where I can just scoop it with a measuring spoon. I had been using a small gladware bowl with lid, but this is just much cuter. So, it's not an essential, but hey, sometimes this garde manger thinks it's fun to have cute, unique, cool tools in the kitchen. Makes the work even more fun.

I bought this product for the convenience of salt at my finger tips. And it is, but you can not fit your fingers through the opening. And I know your supposed to use the spoon, but if I'm going to do that I might as well shake it out of the shaker. But really cute. And still pretty convenient.

My wife saw this on "Down Home with the Neely's", we thought it was cool and bought it. The opening is a little small for your hand, but it works great when you just need a pinch of salt.

I have this salt pig in the dark blue color. It's adorable and very functional...perfect size (not too big...the egg-shaped one I saw is much bigger, too big for what I wanted). The little spoon is kind of small, but that will also keep you from tossing too much salt in. Great addition to a cook's kitchen (and if you're not a cook, it will make people think you are!!!).

I bought this cute little salt pig because I needed a place that provided easy access to my salt when cooking. It definitely will keep your salt within reach and from clumping. While I suppose the included spoon can be used (although it is really, REALLY small, around 1/16th of a teaspoon), it would be utilized best if using other measuring spoons to pull salt out. It can hold a good amount of salt and it sure adds a bit of charm to your kitchen. One thing I personally found irritating was that the opening was too small to fit my hand when reaching for a pinch of salt, which happens quite often. It should be noted that I have pretty large hands, so if you have smaller hands or slim fingers, it shouldn't be a problem for you!

RSVP International Pig-Pnk Pink Salt Pig with Spoon 6-oz.
I love my little piggy. Keeps salt dry and is cute sitting on my kitchen counter.

I have farm animal thingies in my kitchen and this fits in nicely...I originally bought the pink, then I saw the blue and could not resist...

I also have larger hands, so I usually just reach in w/a spoon

This is well made and looks great next to the stove. The packaging was carefully done to protect the spoon. A good-sized pig that will hold plenty of salt.

This salt pig makes a whimsical addition to the countertop! Perfect size too. I am a recent salt pig convert. I just love the ease of having an open container of salt next to the stove and it really works...the salt stays clean and free of clumping :)

My friend collects pigs, and I am always trying to come up with innovative and USEFUL pigs to give to him as gifts (he swears he still doesn't have 'too many'). Here is the ultimate cute and useful piggy- especially great for the budding or seasoned cook. This whimsical PINK salt pig is open for 'business', just take a scoop -or a portion thereof- and add to your recipes.