2 canisters, nearly full

Ideas below.

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If you have a couple of hardened and expired canisters of Morton salt, there are several practical ways to use or repurpose them. Salt itself does not expire, but additives like iodine or anti-caking agents may lose effectiveness over time. Here are some options:

### **Breaking and Reusing the Salt**
1. **Break It Up**: Hardened salt can be broken into smaller pieces by:
   - Dropping the container on a hard surface (if it's in a bag or sturdy container)[3].
   - Using tools like a hammer or chisel to break chunks into usable grains[9][20].
   - Dissolving the salt in water, then boiling it off to recrystallize it[9].
2. **Cooking and Baking**: If the salt is clean and free from discoloration, it can still be used in cooking, baking, or seasoning food[7][12]. However, iodized salt may have lost some of its iodine content over time.

### **Alternative Uses**
1. **Deicing**: Use the hardened salt for melting ice on walkways and driveways during winter[3][20].
2. **Cleaning**: Salt is an excellent abrasive cleaner for scrubbing pots, pans, or removing stains from surfaces.
3. **Preservation**: If it's pickling or canning salt, it can still be used for preserving foods as long as it hasn't been contaminated[1][17].

### **Repurposing**
1. **DIY Projects**: Repurpose the containers into storage jars or crafts by decorating them[8][13].
2. **Recycling Packaging**: If the packaging is recyclable (e.g., cardboard or plastic), follow recycling guidelines to dispose of it properly[2].

### **Environmental Considerations**
Avoid dumping old salt in gardens or storm drains, as excessive sodium can harm plants and ecosystems[3]. Instead, find practical uses or give it away if you cannot use it.

By breaking up the hardened salt and finding creative applications, you can make the most of your expired Morton salt without waste!

Sources
[1] FAQ / Contact Us - Morton Salt https://www.mortonsalt.com/faq/
[2] Morton Salt Joins How2Recycle Program To Help Consumers ... https://www.mortonsalt.com/article/morton-salt-joins-how2recycle-program-to...
[3] How to Break Up Hardened Rock Salt: Top 7 Tips - Ninja De-Icer https://ninjadeicer.com/blogs/resources/how-to-deal-with-bags-of-frozen-roc...
[4] Does Salt Expire—and How Do You Know if Your Salt Has Gone Bad? https://www.rd.com/article/does-salt-expire/
[5] 250 million year old Himalayan salt, but evidently expires in 2022. https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/6x35wh/250_million_year...
[6] Morton Salt Expiration Guide https://www.mortonsalt.com/article/morton-salt-expiration-guide/
[7] Stupid question but is my Morton Pickling Salt that turned into one ... https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/comments/nqingj/stupid_question_but_is_my_...
[8] The Last Thing You Should Do with That Cardboard Salt Container https://www.thekitchn.com/cardboard-salt-container-mason-jar-23201248
[9] Help to loosen hard caked salt in its jar : r/Cooking - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/comments/sdobg5/help_to_loosen_hard_caked_...
[10] DIY ||Morton Salt Box - Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/pin/lets-do-it--272749321159951884/
[11] Mortons Salt: Learned a new thing | Soapmaking Forum https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/mortons-salt-learned-a-new-thing.88...
[12] Does Salt Expire? - Southern Living https://www.southernliving.com/does-salt-expire-8758683
[13] How to Reuse And Recycle Waste Plastic Salt Container - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USlssAWRWtA
[14] Removing the Salt Clog in your Water Softener - Water Store Midland https://waterstoremidland.com/removing-the-salt-clog-in-your-water-softener/
[15] Should I toss Morton's salt if the sticker was loose? : r/Cooking - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/comments/w1ya4n/should_i_toss_mortons_salt...
[16] Does Morton Iodized Salt Expire | TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/does-morton-iodized-salt-expire
[17] Pickling Salt - Cooklist https://cooklist.com/products/baking-goods/seasonings/pickling-salt
[18] Does Salt Expire? - Yahoo https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/does-salt-expire-015600829.html
[19] Discover Ingenious Salt Container Hacks! - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thekitchn/video/7123246565820484906?lang=en
[20] Dealing with hardened salt for driveways and pathways https://www.doityourself.com/forum/decks-patios-porches-walkways-driveways-...

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Morton salt, caked over (Bowers x El Camino)