Last Updated April 25th, 2024 at 02:02 pm by Lisa
Flavored finishing sea salts: Sriracha, Pinot Noir, Mustard, Celery, and a versatile House Seasoning. This guide offers clear step-by-step instructions, recipes, and ideas for using finishing salts to elevate your cooking.
Homemade finishing salts bring bright bursts of flavor to any dish and make thoughtful, inexpensive food gifts. They’re simple to make and attractive in small jars.
You’ll Love To Make Flavored Finishing Salts
These pretty jars of finishing salt are a fun and practical kitchen project.
- Try the suggested flavors or invent your own combinations.
- Make several jars to share with friends and family.
- Salt enhances the flavors of food — it’s a basic trick used by professional chefs.
- Finished salts make lovely, budget-friendly gifts for hosts and holiday giving.
Finishing salts are coarse salts used to enhance flavor when sprinkled on food after cooking. While salt is often added during cooking, finishing salts provide texture and a final burst of flavor when added just before serving.
Use each flavored salt to complement specific dishes and experiment with pairings to suit your taste. For example, sriracha salt is excellent on avocado toast, while other salts work well on roasted vegetables, grilled meats, cheeses, and even fresh fruit.
How To Make Sriracha Salt
Recipe: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup Sriracha sauce and 1/2 cup kosher or coarse sea salt.
Instructions: Spread the mixture in an even layer on a microwave-safe plate (a paper plate works well). Microwave for one minute at a time, stirring and breaking up any clumps with a fork after each minute, for a total of about five minutes. The salt will be slightly damp and will continue to dry as it cools. Let it cool and dry on the counter several hours or overnight, then store in jars.
What Is Sriracha Salt Used With?
Enjoy With: Avocado toast, guacamole, roasted vegetables, french fries, grilled fish, or on fresh fruit such as mango, pineapple, and watermelon.
How To Make Mustard Salt
Recipe: Combine 1/3 cup Dijon mustard with 1/2 cup kosher or coarse sea salt in a small bowl.
Instructions: Spread the mixture on a microwave-safe plate and microwave one minute at a time, stirring every minute, for about five minutes total. The mixture will stay slightly damp while cooking and will finish drying as it cools. Let it sit several hours or overnight, then store in spice jars or mason jars.
What Is Mustard Salt Used With?
Enjoy With: Fish, roast beef, salads, grilled pork, and homemade pretzels.
How To Make Pinot Noir Salt
Recipe: Mix 7 tablespoons Pinot Noir with 1 cup kosher or coarse sea salt.
Instructions: Spread the mixture on a microwave-safe plate and microwave in one-minute intervals, stirring after each minute, for approximately five minutes. The salt will be damp initially and will dry further as it cools. After microwaving, allow the salt to air-dry for an additional two days on the counter for best results. Store in small jars.
What Is Pinot Noir Salt Used With?
Enjoy With: Braised beef, grilled steak, sprinkled on cheeses, pork loin, or pasta with marinara sauce.
How To Make Celery Salt
Recipe: Finely chop 1/2 cup celery leaves, then combine with 1 teaspoon celery seeds and 1/2 cup kosher or coarse sea salt.
Instructions: Spread the mixture on a microwave-safe plate and microwave one minute at a time, stirring every minute, for about five minutes total. The celery color may fade slightly as it dries.
What Is Celery Salt Used With?
Enjoy With: Salads, corn on the cob, rimming a Bloody Mary glass, coleslaw, and tuna salad.
How To Make House Seasoning
Recipe: In a bowl combine 2 cups kosher or coarse sea salt, 1/2 cup freshly cracked black pepper (grind peppercorns), and 1/2 cup garlic powder.
Instructions: Mix well and store in an airtight container. No drying required.
What Is House Seasoning Used With?
Enjoy With: This all-purpose seasoning is great on chicken before roasting, on fish for grilling, pork roasts, BBQ ribs before grilling or smoking, and for seasoning hamburger patties before cooking.
More Seasoning Recipes
Explore other homemade spice blends you can make from pantry staples. Some ideas to try: pumpkin pie spice, grilled hamburger seasoning, an all-purpose grill and BBQ dry rub, pickling spice, and Cajun seasoning. Making blends at home lets you control freshness and tailor flavors to your preferences.
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5 Flavored Finishing Salt Recipes
Ingredients
Sriracha Salt
- 1/3 cup sriracha sauce
- 1/2 cup kosher or coarse sea salt
Mustard Salt
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup kosher or coarse sea salt
Pinot Noir Salt
- 7 tablespoons Pinot Noir
- 1 cup kosher or coarse sea salt
Celery Salt
- 1/2 cup celery leaves, very finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/2 cup kosher or coarse sea salt
House Seasoning
- 2 cups kosher or coarse sea salt
- 1/2 cup fresh cracked black pepper (grind peppercorns)
- 1/2 cup garlic powder
Instructions
Sriracha Salt
- Combine sriracha and salt in a small bowl.
- Spread on a microwave-safe plate and microwave one minute at a time, stirring after each minute, for about five minutes. Stir and fluff with a fork. Let cool and dry several hours or overnight before storing.
- Use on avocado toast, guacamole, roasted vegetables, fries, grilled fish, or fruit.
Mustard Salt
- Mix Dijon and salt.
- Microwave in one-minute intervals, stirring each minute for about five minutes. Let cool and dry several hours or overnight, then store.
- Try on fish, roast beef, salads, grilled pork, or pretzels.
Pinot Noir Salt
- Combine Pinot Noir and salt.
- Microwave one minute at a time, stirring after each minute for about five minutes. Allow to air-dry on the counter for up to two days before storing.
- Use on braised beef, steak, cheeses, pork loin, or pasta with marinara.
Celery Salt
- Mix chopped celery leaves, celery seeds, and salt.
- Spread on a plate and microwave in one-minute intervals, stirring each minute for about five minutes. Let cool and dry.
- Great on salads, corn on the cob, Bloody Mary rims, coleslaw, and tuna salad.
House Seasoning
- Combine salt, cracked pepper, and garlic powder. Store in an airtight container.
- Use as an all-purpose seasoning for chicken, fish, pork, ribs, or hamburgers.
Notes
Salt: For all flavored salts, do not use fine table salt. Use a flaky, coarse salt such as kosher sea salt, Maldon, or fleur de sel for the best texture and flavor.