How Salt Is Made! A tour of a 200 million year old salt mine!

[@dawnstella7762]

You are hitting your stride, Becky. In case you ever question it, you have found your element. Excellent information and experience. Git it. Keep going. I look forward to your continued evolution. Your authenticity and enthusiasm are contagious. Amazing.

[@debraflecker151]

I couldn't have said it better myself, Becky is just terrific!

[@robynm7221]

Amen❣

[@annlyle2217]

Couldn’t have said it better myself!

[@bellaboopixi]

Comments like this get me all teary. I love this community 😭 the comment section is literally never negative

[@dawnstella7762]

@@bellaboopixi it's genuine. I am a librarian. I've watched as good and useful information has been buried under snark and nonsense, time and again. Becky is amazing and I am committed to supporting and growing substantive content makers. Your response makes me want to continue that. We have a genuinely talented group of young people, making really good stuff. We need to encourage and support them.

[@Nature_takeover]

Jess from roots and refuge gave you a shout out in her last video! Way to go girl!!!

[@jennythyme1729]

That's how I found this lady and so far I really like her!

[@mela_em]

Becky: * hugs pumpkin * Me: * :') * So wholesome! Gotta love it

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you!

[@CatherineShoresHMN]

I totally remember tearing up at that moment during that video. 😊

[@sunnyday_lemonbars]

I'm just now seeing this video shortly after she announced her pregnancy. seeing Becky hug that pumpkin was the cutest!

[@LuigiNotaro]

I love this new format and the reason behind it - you're right, it's important to better understand where our food comes from! I also feel so sad that we polluted our seas so much to a point where microplastics could be found in marine salt 😢

[@AcreHomestead]

It really is so sad. I love leaning too

[@robynm7221]

@@AcreHomestead Every day's an opportunity to learn something new ❣ Loved the tour❣

[@robynm7221]

👍 So true!!

[@lovelylisawarriorqueen7923]

Loved this video so much! 👍

[@victoriansunset]

@@AcreHomestead I shared this video with another KZbinr and thought I would share their video on how to find a good Olive Oil here in the states. He's from Italy and wasn't happy with the deception of choices available to him. Enjoy! ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJOvfaSLr8yqhLc

[@kimkelch3137]

This video worked out perfect today! I homeschool my son and we learned about Booker T. Washington and how his family moved to work in salt mines after they were freed from slavery. He got to see inside a salt mine and I knew the video would be educational and clean without having to preview it first. I love all you content, but today your video was perfect for me!

[@lanak.fromnewmexico1143]

That's so awesome @kimkelch3137!! 👏👏😉

[@ginnyquintal4201]

Salt mines are so unique back in the 80s when my husband was in the military we visited a salt mine in Germany it was really unique

[@mastiffmom2592]

There are so many great things about Becky, Josh and Acre Homestead. I have Redmond salt because of Becky. Now, learning about the salt is just more great information I’m finding out about. The community she has built here is like no other. There are always good people and great conversations in the comment section. I don’t think I’ve seen any negativity. I feel almost protective over this channel and might have to clap back if somebody steps out of line with my friends. 🙅🏻‍♀️🤭🛑♥️

[@brigs1856]

Here in South Africa we get salt from the Kalahari desert. The salt plains in the Kalahari desert are beautiful! Might be worth looking up, not many know about it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and adventures. xx

[@Yarnnation]

I grew up in Tooele County not too far from there and have been using Redmond salt for 20+ years. I LOVE that this company is getting so much well deserved attention! Thanks for taking us along with you on the tour!

[@anutk8751]

You did a great job with this video Becky! Way more than just a tour of the Salt mine ❤ KUDOS

[@AcreHomestead]

Wow thanks so much

[@brendastephens5893]

Because of your posts, I have made a gazillion purchases from new and exciting businesses. Thanks for the continued learning experineces.

[@steakandeggscynthiar.7714]

So interesting. This is something you will remember the rest of your life. Our family got to tour one of the Morton salt mines in Grand Saline Tx. about 60 years ago. We live not to far from the mine. The mine is still working but they no longer have tours. We went down in a battery operated elevator and all the lights and equipment, even the trucks were run on batteries. They had tunnels like what you were in but ours was solid white salt. They even let us bring home some of the pieces of the salt. Something most people don't know or think about is Morton's canning and pickling salt is pure salt with no additives.

[@camobows7511]

That’s awesome! I would have loved to take the tour. My family has used Morton’s brand for years and we continue today.

[@jodiepugh8529]

Becky you totally have a teacher voice in this video, love seeing where the salt comes from

[@kathyritscher9459]

I was using Sea Salt. Then moved to pink Himalayan salt. Finally moved to Redmonds. I love the fact it is from the USA. Also was worried about the work environment and ecological affects of the Himalayan salt. I love the taste and find no problems using it with all the minerals in it. Also love the fact it has the minerals and is in it’s pure form. Thank you Becky for the tour.

[@Glamst.447]

You did such a wonderful job with this i can see the hard work you put into this from start to finish Thanks for sharing 💚

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@thinkingofothers353]

Becky my friend this is one of your BEST VIDEOS..Very interesting information and your picture and sound came in great 5 x 5 ...

[@thinkingofothers353]

Becky my friend this is one of your BEST VIDEOS..Very interesting information and your picture and sound came in great 5 x 5 ...

[@jeanhecker4533]

Two things I love to watch are how any kind of food gets from the source to our table. Cranberry farming and bee keeping and food prepping are things I could watch every day. The other thing I love to watch is construction. Watching a load of lumber become a building can fill my day.

[@sterlingmccord]

I have used Redmond Real Salt for years and absolutely love it. Thank you for sharing your tour of their facility; it was wonderful to see where my salt comes from.

[@eyes2see438]

Good morning Becky! Thank you for this information on the Redmond Real Salt. I’ve been using Redmond for about 1 year now. I found out about Redmond Real Salt, when I started eating clean. I love sprinkling salt 🧂 on my watermelon 🍉. It brings out the natural sweetness. 🙏💛🇺🇸😋

[@AcreHomestead]

You are so welcome! That sounds so good!

[@hbnpiano]

Salt is so, so important! Especially for me, as I have a chronic illness (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) that requires me to consume a lot of salt. It's like medicine to me! I put it in my water, and salt my food liberally.

[@piggywings-hr3lv]

This was amazing!! Thank u for filming this. I shared it with my grandkids. They are home schooled and I think this is a great science and history lesson for them to build on!!

[@heathermiddleton4958]

Fantastic job on this video, Becky. Very informative. You did Redmond Salt proud.

[@AcreHomestead]

Wow thanks Heather! It was a hard video to edit!

[@trbldlove3537]

This was a very interesting video, for really having the history around salt. This is the reason I started watching your videos. You take so much pride about what you put on the table. I see your vision and I love learning about the history about food but I love how you want to do it and if you can do more videos like this for a more ethical way and so on. This is bringing me some Andrew Zimmern and Anthony Bourdain vibes( I have more but can't remember their names) but obviously your version of course. This was really fun to watch! ❤

[@mlee7037]

I just saw Jess of Roots and Refuge mention you in her latest vlog! I love it when my homesteaders approve of my other homesteaders. I love you girls!! ❤️

[@fairytale_after_dark6696]

Fantastic video Becky! Great to see the wonderful history of a homegrown company can be brought to people via your KZbin channel. Also for you to be able to promote the huge benefits of salt for such a wide range of sectors in industry and for home use. People reject salt all the time but forget the use and need as a vital mineral for a healthy body. Well done again 👍😊

[@baillysmom]

Born and raised in Utah and we love our Real salt. We buy the big 25 (or 30 I can't remember) bag and have it stored for us to always have available

[@arianamejia5112]

More field trips, more field trips! I miss those elementary school days with the educational trips. Thank you for sharing and I'm loving the new editing style 😉👌🏽

[@susanjones3177]

Field trips were our FAVORITE part of being a homeschool family! Susan, Becky’s Mom.

[@LindySellsHomes]

We LOVE Redmond Salt and have used it for years. Thank you for the education of its history and making.

[@heathersumner4497]

I grew up Hutchinson, KS. They produce a lot of table salt. It wasn't until I left for college that they sank a new shaft and opened the salt mine up for visits. My parents went down in the mine when they were kids through school. One of these weekends I want to go home and take a tour. They store all the old movie reels down there. When I went looking for my old medical records it took a while to get them because, they had to send someone down into the mine where they store records and other items to go get them. Pretty cool trip!

[@lesley-annmaggs15]

Well, what can I say... its already been said...! You are so natural with "your tour"! Your presentation of the information was brilliant, congratulations!!! You have come so far and your journey has barely begun... I'm so blessed to have found you. You are such a gift! We are all lucky to find you. I thank you for being such a warm, fun, honest blessed gift to us all. I look forward to our next treat. ( I'm having problems with notifications, I get them 1 to 2 days later. That's why I'm late posting). Take care, keep safe. Love, peace, truth and light. Lesley-Ann xX

[@beverlypresnell4348]

You are such a breathe of fresh air. U get excited about what u grow. I totally enjoy to watch. U also have shown me several thing with my gardening. Keep having fun

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@tamarapeterson1844]

I just found your channel! I grew up in Syracuse Ny. Which is famous for SALT MINES!!! Our main street..is called "Salina st". Our mines were worked by Irish and Italian workers. One of the foods Syracuse is famous for, are called "Salt Potatoes". The Irish workers wives would pack small potatoes, and chunks of butter in their lunchesAt the mine, they would fill a cauldron with water, take a hunk of salt from the mine, boil the potatoes in the heavily salted water..and melt the butter to dip them in. It is a GREAT WAY to use up small potatoes...they are so good

[@BlacksTropicalHomestead]

This is absolutely amazing! Salt mines... Wow! I just post a link to your channel this Morning during my Monday Morning Garden Chat and told my Subscriber how amazing your channel is. This community is the best. I'm definitely going to share this out. Now I need to visit so I can lick the wall🤣 Thanks again for being so great SoilSista 👩🏾‍🌾🙏🏾👨🏿‍🌾

[@Thriftyknitter2]

I used to use Redmans Real Salt years ago but found it to be a little gritty because of all the minerals. If you were the one unlucky enough to get the last bowl of soup from the soup pot you got all the grit from the salt. It was for only that reason that I stopped using it. However, seeing your tour has motivated me to give it another try. I love that it’s local and I love their practices. Thanks Becky!

[@Lakirk2023]

Could it be possible to use a coffee grinder and grind the salt a little finer? I'm considering buying this because of all the extra minerals. They are so good for our bodies. Thank you for the information and thank you Becky for the video.

[@LG-gw6xw]

I wonder if putting the salt into a tea strainer so that what dissolves goes into the soup and the remainder that hasn’t dissolved could then be discarded? Just a thought to avoid the issue you brought up.

[@marthaholcomb8148]

I tried this salt about 10 years ago and found it to be too gritty also. I will try it one more time and see if it's changed. The video was very interesting

[@Linda-fg2rz]

I use a mortar and pestle to grind it up

[@francesgutierrez4124]

@@Lakirk2023 M's Kirk , if you have family members or friends that use Redmond's salt , you could ask them if they would grind some to see if it come out fine . Just a suggestion . 🦋 Blessings 🦋

[@alexisspace8390]

Becky, congratulations your channel is growing so much so quickly. That's because you go above and beyond for us. You take the time to show, explain AND you actually do research to provide all the information to us. You are amazing and I really want you to know that you are truly appreciate. Your channel growing so much so quickly is a sign of how great everyone thinks you are 🥰❣and how thankful we are for everything you do.

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you!

[@pvreeken7285]

I have lived in Salt Lake ALL MY life and I have NEVER thought about or gone to Redmond, Utah. (I googled it, it is 2.6 miles away from my house.) Thanks for the tour.

[@lynicefirey5008]

Just ordered some! This is the push I needed. I love your perspective. (I also loved seeing Jess soward give you a shout out!!)

[@kellif01]

Thank you for sharing your tour with us! It’s so great to see a company that uses natural resources.

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you!

[@teresadavis128]

Ive wanted to try Redmond salt so now I must. Thank you. FYI our son lives in Croatia by a very very old sea salt natural mine and their sea salt is also very good.

[@susanjohnson7376]

Real Salt is a great product. I am a Utah native, but have never taken a tour of this facility. I will have to change that. I ran across one of your videos a few months ago, and have really enjoyed your content. Thanks for sharing your life and your ideas.

[@toonachupp6921]

Absolutely incredible! Thanks so much for sharing! I can't wait to try it!! And no plastic or pollutants since it was buried underground so long ago 🙏

[@AcreHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@katesterly547]

Thank you for taking us along with you and showing us where the salt is mined. I have to agree I think I would rather have it out from under the ground as opposed to having it evaporated from water that has had no telling what in it. Once again, thank you for all the work you do to bring these videos to us. Be well, stay safe, love from Texas.

[@lornadecker5771]

What a wonderful opportunity! Thank you for sharing Becky.

[@susiem8055]

I know you stay so busy but I wish we the viewers had a place to chat and exchange ideas and recipes. Everyone is so nice and friendly.

[@AcreHomestead]

That would be so fun!! I am thinking about that.....

[@lindap9079]

I have taken salt for granted. It's very interesting to learn where it comes from.

[@anagarcia9195]

Great job Becky! My 6 year old son and I watched this video together! He LOVED it, so informative!

[@JamieE76]

That was really cool! Some of my ancestors were coal miners, and my dad worked in a limestone quarry for over 20 years. Thanks for sharing your tour! :)

[@yout54352]

My great uncle worked in a talk mine upstate New York

[@lyndahanks4640]

I was born and raised in Utah and have used red salt for a very long time, I have even had friends that lived near the Redmond salt mines, but have never been to see it! Amazing! Loved this video and love watching all your videos!

[@WonderGeology]

My mom used Revere Ware for years. When she passed I got most of her cooking pots which included her Revere Ware. I love it. It's easily cleaned if I scorch something. one thing I always cook with is my cast iron skillet. Once seasoned properly, it is non-stick. Again I inherited mine from my mother. I make cornbread, fry meats, make drop biscuits, and a whole bunch of other stuff. You don't have to clean it much. I have my dad's filet knife I use to filet meats and fish. One thing I'm very careful with is my mom's candy thermometer. It contains mercury in the bulb and I watch it like a hawk and treat it like a fragile egg BUT it is more accurate than the modern candy thermometers.

[@delnacarruthers9335]

Wow! The engineering of that mine is mind blowing!!! Thank you for sharing!!! Great Video!

[@Airamimosa]

Wow!!! Thank you so much Becky for this amazing video and this valuable information on🧂👍🏻

[@courtneyklein77]

It's always such a treat and surprise when your videos are posted! I love that you're not on a schedule! Thank you for everything and best wishes. 💕💕

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you!

[@karendunlop3534]

You did an excellent job with this video, Becky. I’ve been looking forward to it since you started talking about learning about salt, and you didn’t disappoint.

[@chicken-grandma]

When my hubby was going out there with his semi, we would go past Redmond but didn't think they were in business anymore...wow, very interesting...gonna order mine!!!

[@catking396]

I've been so bad at gardening in my tiny back yard, but my dream is to one day live on an acreage and grow more. I also live in a very cold zone. Last garden season I wanted to grow sugar pumpkins and everyone said it can't be done here and I managed to get one sugar pumpkin! I had to pick it green and then it ripened in the house but I was so proud too!

[@noranature]

That is so interesting and important what for a salt we use. Jessica K Norris said in one of her last videos that she will also make a video about the salt mines in Utah (with Homesteading Family). I live in switzerland and don't know if I can order the Utah salt here. but i will try to find a better salt from our region as well. Thank for all the good tipps and all the best for everyone that has read my comment.

[@terricrisman5281]

I have been using this for about 3years. Great stuff and a salt that is good for you.

[@lmsmuffin]

I watched part one of your trip then shortly after ordered some of the Redmond Real Salt for me and for a few Christmas gifts. I like that it’s mined in the USA as well as being a family owned business. Thanks for the great tour. 😊

[@debbiearthur6660]

This was really nice seeing the whole operation. Thank you!

[@jamiethompson6463]

I also use it for a "saline" type salution. For rinsing my mouth, cleaning wounds, human and animal. It's great!

[@AcreHomestead]

Great tip!

[@eileenthomas6342]

Wow Becky thank you for that wonderful salt mine tour that was fascinating.

[@patlynn2418]

Wow that was incredible!! And to see those huge trucks come out, I'm speechless. So awesome, and really interesting thanks for sharing Becky, have a great day 😊😮

[@victoriapurdy143]

I first learned of Redmond salt through horses as its super important to encourage horses to drink which salt encourages. I tried them a few years ago for myself and it's definitely a favourite!

[@Ginger_Lily]

What a fun tour! We've been using this salt for a couple years now and we love it, too.

[@marysheehy4733]

Thank you. Fascinating! Know about Redmond for animals but not people. I had changed from Redmond to Himalayan salt for my horses. Plan to start Redmond for them and me. Love your videos!!!

[@Bamabastehomestead]

OMG. I just watched Jess from Roots and Refuge totally spend minutes praising you in one of her latest videos!!! She’s a fan too!!!

[@dianawilliams-coe7747]

This was so educational and exciting, love the voice over.. will show my grandchild

[@PatronSaintofKnives]

That was wonderful! If you ever want to visit the knife sharpener for a view on how the Patron Saint sharpens your knives, let me know!

[@AcreHomestead]

With how much I use my knives, I could probably use another sharpening soon!

[@PatronSaintofKnives]

@@AcreHomestead I’d be honored!

[@PatronSaintofKnives]

@@AcreHomestead Are you using a steel? If not, I’ll show you, keep those knives amazing!

[@sarahnormally5508]

Yay! I'm happy to see the pumpkin again 😍

[@AcreHomestead]

I love that darn pumpkin!!

[@BountifulHarvestAbby]

Me too!

[@crissala]

Thank you for this video. I switched from Himalayan pink salt to Redmond several years ago. I still have Pink salt in storage but I really like this Redmond salt. Thank you Heidi at Rain Country. However I still had questions and I'm happy to say your video makes me feel comfortable about my choice and I now feel free to buy it in bulk for my pantry storage.

[@MT-US]

Oh wow! And I can buy it locally, too ... no shipping needed! Thank you for sharing! 💕

[@Pamgram1mo]

Thanks for showing us this salt video. I ordered some last week to try it out. Congrats on that beautiful 😍 garden!!

[@mjsalome7751]

I’ve been using Redmond Real salt for years! Thank you for sharing your tour, how spectacular 😊

[@crash3x]

The fumes from the machinery gas or diesel powered exhaust is actually adding pollutants in the under ground tunnels as they harvest the salt

[@catedennis41]

I wondered about that also.

[@adas.alvarez2472]

Love anything made or produced in USA......Keep up the excellent videos. You are educating us with every one!

[@JellyBelly2148]

Great job Becky! Very informative and your hard work and passion shined through

[@Elena-yw6ni]

Becky, I just got my order placed! Can't wait to try this salt! Thank you for all the research you have done and this grand tour!

[@gracie2375]

Thank you Becky! This is fantastic, I am so happy to have found this. The whole "natural pink salt" product has been the most confusing market I ever encountered. My husband runs an organic foods company here in Mount Vernon, Ohio. This is a huge part of the food supply puzzle for the safety and food security (sourcing) of Americans.

[@lindamickel8545]

Thank you Becky for the education. "Knowledge is power."

[@lindamickel8545]

I left you a vm. Linda

[@stacyhuston3910]

I am so happy you shared this with us! Thank you so much. Making the switch today from pink Himalayan to Redmond real salt.

[@ivyboley1518]

Thank you, sweet Becky. Wow, what an eye-opening experience. Thank you for sharing.

[@dixiecook2264]

I am from Utah 30 minutes from Redmond Utah where the salt is mined. It is amazing.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Thank you for this tour. I could never have made this tour except for you, because I am severely claustrophobic. I could not go under ground. I have enough trouble breathing in a small closet.

[@happiest.northwest]

Thank you for sharing Becky! I can't wait to show my husband this video. 💕🌲

[@tauwzer]

I have been using Redmond salt for years. Now I know how it comes to be on my table. Thanks for the information.

[@kimibrown1578]

So cool you got to be in Utah! I live in Utah salt lake area. I love Redmond salt 😊 Thanks for encouraging me to be a better gardener. It’s so cool to see your own produce!

[@MistyRaymond]

That is so neat that you brought us along on your tour. Very informative and greatly appreciated. They’ve gained a new customer because of you. So thank you

[@lauracinquino2622]

Salt will never go out of style! Thank you for sharing your adventure with us. That looks like really good salt!

[@jbf-ch1tt]

Becky, thanks tour and for the great to know info. Made in the USA🇺🇲

[@mattsara2802]

Becky, thank you!! I have been waiting for this video to better understand everyone’s love for Redmonds! Thank you! This was really helpful!! -💚Sara from Minnesota

[@Agenda21Truth1]

2👍🏼👍🏼Thumbs up for highlighting my state of #Utah & Redmond Salt, which I've been using for years! Love their Raw Milk, Toothpaste & other products!

[@lanceleavitt7472]

Great upload. Really appreciate the extra Geology homework you did in preparing this information.

[@agardenabiblefarm]

Oh my, I loved this video. I didn't want it to end. Great job Becky!!!!!

[@melissamackenzie90]

This is amazing! I’ve used Redmond’s Real Salt all my life… didn’t even realize until I clicked the link in your bio and recognized the label! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!! You are my absolute favourite KZbinr ♥️🎉

[@shellykunz1201]

I love Redmond’s real salt I have used it for a couple years. Last summer they did a small batch of smoked salt I ordered a couple bags and they did not disappoint. If they do another batch and you like a natural smoked flavor in a nice finishing salt pick up a bag. I use mine on burgers steaks and deviled eggs so good.

[@jonawesolowski-thecommunit9968]

I started using Redmond real salt because of your info a few months ago. I love it

[@johannahs1967]

Awesome Becky! I've been buying their salt for many years but never saw the inside of the operation. Thank you for sharing!

[@ericawaymaster2919]

I enjoyed seeing this tour, it is nice to see where our food comes from. I love Redmond's I order it in the 10lb bucket.

[@margaret6503]

An interesting tour of a salt mine. As much as possible we should research where and how our food is made. Thank you Becky.

[@tdf6702]

Received my first 10lb bucket yesterday! Thank you for introducing us to the real deal!

[@amandase8729]

Since finding your page weeks ago I have been so inspired to keep plugging along with my love for cooking and now growing things. Grew my first garden, as an adult, last year and it was amazing to watch it and them be able to feed that to my kids. I have big dreams for future gardens, cooking and preserving!

[@elizabethbertsch3066]

Becky! I’ve used Redmond salt only in my kitchen for 8 years! And I love it 💯💕. I also use their Redmond Earthpaste (toothpaste) and their Bentonite Clay for facials. I think they are a great company trying to keep their products “real” for us consumers.