Gourmet Salts
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Growing up, salt was salt. But then sea salt started gaining popularity. Kosher salt started being used more frequently in home kitchens. And now, it seems that the traditional, iodized table salt is being left in the wake of the gourmet salt revolution!
Flavored salts, once considered a weird gimmick, are taking the culinary world by storm! Secret Stash Sea Salts, out of Seattle, are one of my favorite purveyors of unique salts. They take all natural sea salt, craft unique salt flavors using reduced sauces, spice mixes, and more. The result is hand crafted, artisan salt in flavors like Almond Orange Cardamom, and Lavender Rosemary. They also have a Pineapple Cumin Chili Salt, which I can’t wait to try!
Another fantastic salt is Hawaiian ‘Alea Sea Salt from Hawaii Salt. This sea salt has been enriched with the mineral rich ‘alea clay from Hawaii. ‘Alea Sea Salt has a mild, smooth flavor, and a distinctive reddish color. It’s one of my favorite salts to use while grilling meats.
And if you think that flavored salts are too ‘froo-froo’ for you, may I introduce you to Bacon Salt? Bacon Salt is exactly what it sounds like - salt with the delicious taste of bacon. I tried it on a baked potato - and it was pretty delicious. It’s also vegetarian, so if you or someone you know is a vegetarian who misses the pleasures of bacon, it’s a great gift.
Have you seen any great salts out there? I’m definitely looking to expand my collection!