Boxed cornbread stuffing tasted really salty this year

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I looked it up on the store's website and it has 470 mg of sodium per serving (which they say is a sixth of a box). I got 3 servings out of the preparation, so double that. I wanted to know if that is excessive sodium.
 

Talking about Salt.. I bought 2 large unsmoked Gammon steaks .... I cooked one, couldn't eat it, it was like it had been marinated in Salt... :sick:
 

debodun said:
I looked it up on the store's website and it has 470 mg of sodium per serving (which they say is a sixth of a box). I got 3 servings out of the preparation, so double that. I wanted to know if that is excessive sodium.
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1,500 mg/day, according to American Heart Association. That is a little less than 3/4 of a tsp.
 
WheatenLover said:
Referring to the uncooked one. The one you cooked is bin material.
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the one I cooked is long gone... the second one from the same packet.. is the one I'm going to soak in cold water.. if it doesn't work it matters not because it was going to go in the bin anyway as presumably it's just as salty as it's partner
 
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hollydolly said:
the one I cooked is long gone... the second one from the same packet.. is the one I'm going to soak in cold water.. if it doesn't work it matters not because it was going to go in the bin anyway as presumable it's just as salty as it's partner
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To remedy a salty gammon steak, you can try the following methods:
Rinse with Cold Water: Soak the gammon in cold water for 24 hours to remove excess salt.
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Add Acidic Ingredients: Incorporate lemon juice or vinegar to neutralize the saltiness.
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Add Sweetness: Use brown sugar or maple syrup to add a caramel-y flavor.
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Add Dairy: Baste the gammon with heavy cream, half-and-half, or butter to coat the mouth and mask the saltiness.
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Salt Closer to Cooking: Salt the gammon closer to the cooking time to allow the salt to penetrate without drawing out too much moisture.
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These methods can help salvage your gammon steak and make it more enjoyable to eat. Remember to always season with salt carefully to avoid over-salting in the future.


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debodun said:
I looked it up on the store's website and it has 470 mg of sodium per serving (which they say is a sixth of a box). I got 3 servings out of the preparation, so double that. I wanted to know if that is excessive sodium.
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Yes, it's a lot - then there are all the other foods at Thanksgiving. AI says "a single serving of a typical Thanksgiving meal contains 2000 - 2600 milligrams of sodium." I watch my sodium, but not on special occasions like Thanksgiving.
 
debodun said:
I looked at other brands on the store's web page and they are all about the same in regards to sodium. The least salty was 320 mg per serving.

What's the point if you can't taste the product, only the salt?
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If you ever plan to use boxed stuffing in the future, you could prepare it according to the package directions, then add unsalted croutons or torn up toast and a bit more water so it's not too dry.
 
Years ago, I used to see cellophane bags of just dried, unseasoned stuffing mix, but probably not cormbread. I don't see that anymore. I only had my choice of store brand, the Kraft product (a.k.a. Stove Top) so many are familiar with, Pepperidge Farm, Aleia's, Arnold's and Bell's.
 
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