How to Use Seasoned Sea Salt in Everyday Cooking

Seasoned salt is the shaker many families keep right next to the stove: one pinch adds salt, garlic, onion, pepper and a little color all at once. Savu Birra Seasoned Sea Salt is just as much a blend of herbs and spices as it is sea salt, so it tastes like real seasoning, not just salt. This guide covers what's in it, how much to use, when to add it, and 15 everyday ways to use it, with recipes for fries, eggs, burgers, chicken and more.

What is seasoned sea salt?

Seasoned salt is salt blended with herbs and spices so one ingredient seasons and flavors food at the same time. Ours is built on sea salt with granulated onion, coarse black pepper, granulated garlic, red chile, yellow mustard, smoked paprika and turmeric, plus a little sugar for balance. The result is savory, lightly smoky and warm, with a golden color from the paprika and turmeric.

Seasoned salt vs. other salts

How much to use

Treat seasoned sea salt as your salt, not as an extra on top of salt. Good starting points:

• A serving of eggs or potatoes: about 1/8 teaspoon, then taste.
• 1 pound of vegetables: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon.
• 1 pound of meat, chicken or burgers: about 3/4 to 1 teaspoon.
• A large batch of fries (about 1 pound): 1/2 teaspoon, tossed while hot.

Account for salt already in broth, cheese, cured meat, sauces and packaged foods. It's easier to add more than to fix an over-salted dish.

Before cooking or after?

Both work, and many dishes benefit from each. Adding seasoned salt before cooking lets it penetrate the surface, and the garlic, onion and paprika bloom in the heat and fat. Adding it after gives a brighter, more noticeable flavor. A good approach is a restrained amount before cooking, then a final pinch at the table if needed.

15 ways to use seasoned sea salt

1. French fries and tots, tossed while hot.
2. Scrambled, fried or deviled eggs.
3. Burgers, sprinkled on both sides right before cooking.
4. Roast chicken or chicken thighs.
5. Pork chops and steak.
6. Roasted potatoes and home fries.
7. Corn on the cob with butter.
8. Popcorn with melted butter.
9. Buttered pasta or mac and cheese.
10. Avocado toast.
11. Sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.
12. Grilled or roasted vegetables.
13. Sour cream or yogurt dip for chips and vegetables.
14. Rim for a Bloody Mary or michelada.
15. Fried fish and shrimp, right after frying.

Recipe: seasoned potato wedges

Serves: 2 to 3.

1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Cut 1 pound potatoes into even wedges and pat dry.
2. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon Seasoned Sea Salt.
3. Roast in one layer for 30 to 40 minutes, turning once, until tender and browned.
4. Toss the hot wedges with another 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt and taste before adding more.

Recipe: seasoned salt burgers

Form 1 1/2 pounds ground beef into four loose patties with a shallow dimple in the center. Just before cooking, sprinkle both sides with a total of about 1 1/2 teaspoons Seasoned Sea Salt. Grill or sear over medium-high heat until the center reaches 160°F. Seasoning just before cooking keeps the texture tender.

Recipe: weeknight seasoned chicken thighs

Pat 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs dry, toss with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned sea salt, and roast at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes until at least 165°F. Serve with rice and a green vegetable.

Recipe: 5-minute seasoned dip

Stir 1/2 teaspoon seasoned sea salt into 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onion. Chill 15 minutes and serve with chips, crackers or vegetables.

Avoid over-seasoning

• Add seasoned salt in stages when cooking a big batch, mixing well between additions.
• If the salt is right but you want more herbs or garlic, add a salt-free option like Roasted Veggie Seasoning or granulated garlic instead of more seasoned salt.
• To fix an over-salted pot, add more unsalted broth, cooked grains or vegetables and retaste. A potato won't absorb the salt away.

Storage

Keep the bottle tightly closed and measure with a dry spoon. Shaking directly over a steaming pot invites moisture and clumping. Store away from the stove and dishwasher.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use seasoned sea salt as table salt?

Yes. Many customers keep a bottle on the table and use it anywhere they'd reach for salt.

Is it spicy?

No. It contains a small amount of red chile for warmth, but it's not hot.

Does it contain sugar?

A little, for balance. For a sugar-free option, see our guide to no added sugar seasoning blends.

Can I use it in place of salt in a recipe?

In savory cooking, yes. Use about the same amount or slightly more than the recipe's salt, then taste. Don't use it for baking or brining.

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