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Questions pertaining to Kashering, the process of making a kitchen or utensils Kosher and therefore fit for use.

As Jews we have a halachic obligation to ensure that we have a Kosher diet. If the kitchen we cook in or the utensils we use are not kosher i.e. they have been used to prepare non-Kosher items, there exists the ability to 'kasher' them and thereby make them fit for purpose.

See 'Koshering your Kitchen' and 'Koshering Appliances and Utensils'

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Why do my countertops need to be "kosher"?

My wife and I iyH will be moving into an apartment that we purchased from non-Jews, and we spent a lot of time investigating different renovation options for the countertops (this type of stone, granite, etc). Then it occurred to us - why do they…
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Kashering dishes in a microwave

Can a Microwave be used to Kasher other dishes? For example, to Kasher a metal bowl it could be filled with water and placed on a platter in the microwave for an extended period of time. The water in the bowl would come to a boil, and then something…
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What methods can be used to kosher meat besides salting and roasting?

There are several people I know that are on a strict no-salt diet. The only method to make meat and chicken kosher without salting that I know of is roasting. This method is limiting. Not everyone wants roasted meat, and some meat cuts are not…
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Kashering earthen ovens

I see that people still make earthen ovens, however, before making one I want to see if it theoretically can be kashered. I know that earthenware vessels cannot be kashered (I heard that it has to do with them breaking in the heat) But is it the…
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Is it possible to kasher black stainless steel sinks?

Is it possible to kasher a "black stainless steel" sink? I mean not one that is painted but one that is made with black metal coating, like jewelry. Example
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Is bleach equivalent to boiling water for kashering?

It is indicated by rabbinical authorities to kasher utensils by dipping them in boiling water. This is because boiling water kills bacteria and yeasts, and removes absorbed flavors. Bleach can do the same. Therefore, may bleach substitute in…
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