How to Use Seasoned Sea Salt in Everyday Cooking
Seasoned sea salt combines salt with complementary herbs and spices, allowing one measured ingredient to add both seasoning and aroma. It can simplify weeknight cooking and provide a consistent finishing flavor at the table.
How to choose the right seasoning
Use seasoned sea salt on meat, poultry, eggs, potatoes, vegetables, pasta, and fries. Add it before cooking when you want the seasoning to integrate with the food, or apply a smaller amount afterward when you want a more noticeable finishing effect.
Practical cooking tips
- Start with less than you think you need and taste before adding more.
- Account for salt already present in sauces, stocks, cheese, and packaged ingredients.
- Sprinkle from a consistent height for more even coverage.
- Keep the container closed and away from steam to prevent clumping.
Before cooking or after cooking?
Adding seasoned salt before cooking helps flavor penetrate the surface and allows herbs and spices to bloom in heat and fat. Adding it afterward creates a more noticeable finishing flavor. Many recipes benefit from both approaches: use a restrained amount during cooking, then taste before adding a final sprinkle.
Avoid over-seasoning
Salt can come from several ingredients, including broth, cheese, cured meat, sauces, and packaged foods. Consider the whole recipe before seasoning. When preparing a large batch, add seasoned sea salt in stages and mix thoroughly. It is easier to add more than to correct an overly salty dish.
Products featured in this guide
- Seasoned Sea Salt — It's not your typical seasoned salt. Our Seasoned Sea Salt is just as much a blend of herbs and spices as sea salt.
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