4 DIY Flavored Salt Recipes (2024)

4 DIY Flavored Salt Recipes (1)

These finishing salts add a pop of flavor to everything from steak and popcorn to chocolate, and they’re super easy to make. In this article I’m sharing four of my favorite flavors – chili lime, vanilla, rosemary lemon, and sriracha – plus ideas for using each one.

I love sprinkling them on all kinds of dishes in my kitchen, but they make thoughtful edible gifts, too.

You can tuck all four into a box to give as a set, or give individual jars wrapped with baking twine. Either way, these recipes are perfect little housewarming gifts, wedding favors, and/orhandmade holiday gifts.

Choosing Your Salt

When you make flavored salt, the kinds of salt you use really up to you. Coarse seasalt adds dramatic flair when sprinkled over dishes just before serving, while finely ground salt is more useful in recipes.

For coarse salt, I usually buythis brandorthis brand. In the photos for this article I usedthis beautiful flaky Makai Deep Sea Salt, which I received in a gift bag at a health conference. It’s absolutely delicious when sprinkled overgluten-free soft pretzels.

For fine salt,Himalayan pink saltandReal Saltwork well. If you decide to use fine salt it may be helpful your blend in a coffee grinder so that the consistency of the different additions (red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, etc.) is also more fine. When the ingredients are roughly the same size it makes sprinkling the salt easier.

Tips for Packaging Homemade Flavored Salt As A Gift

Each individual recipe below will fill two 2 ounce jars or 1 four ounce jar. In the photos in this article, the jars with chrome-colored lids are 4 ounces and the ones with black lids are 2 ounces.

Here’s where to find them:

  • 4 ounce jars(Pictured at the top of this article. These jarshave a quilted texture on the sides of the glass)
  • 4 ounce jars(These are the same as above but don’t have a quilted texture)
  • 2 ounce jars(These are the ones with black lids pictured below.)
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Chili Lime Salt Recipe

This fiery blend of red pepper flakes and tangy lime is amazing over fajitas,tacos, french fries withchipotle mayo, and, um, just about everything in your kitchen.

Ingredients

Makes about 1/2 cup.

Equipment

Microplane zester (like this) or cheese grater

Instructions

Using the microplane zester or cheese grater, remove the outer zest from the lime. Make sure not to peel off the bitter white pith, just the outside will do.

Lay zest on a towel and allow to air dry for a few hours, then combine with salt and crushed red pepper flakes.

Optional Step: If the consistency is more coarse than you’d like, you can pop 2-3 tablespoons at a time in a clean coffee grinder and pulse until your desired texture is reached. Continue the process until all the salt has been ground.

Pour your finished salt into a pretty jar. It’s now ready for use!

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Vanilla Salt Recipe

Served with strawberries or sprinkled over chocolate, this delicate salt adds a surprising pop of flavor to sweets and treats.

Ingredients

Makes about 1/2 cup.

  • 1/2 cup salt (coarse or fine)
  • 2-4 vanilla beans (Find them hereand use the leftovers forhomemade vanilla extract, custard, and more)

Equipment

Instructions

Using a sharp knife, cut a slit down the entire length of the vanilla bean.

With the tip of your knife, scrape out the seeds in the center, which should have a paste-like consistency.

Place a small amount of salt in the coffee grinder with the vanilla beans and pulse until completely combined.

Add the vanilla/salt mixture to the rest of the salt and thoroughly mix with a spoon.

Optional Step: If the consistency is more coarse than you’d like, you can pop 2-3 tablespoons at a time in a clean coffee grinder and pulse until your desired texture is reached. Continue the process until all the salt has been ground.

Pour your finished vanilla salt into a pretty jar. It’s now ready for use!

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Sriracha Salt Recipe

This fiery finishing salt is delightful over fried, eggs, grilled chicken, roasted veggies, and even salads.

Ingredients

Makes about 1/2 cup.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300F. Mix sriracha and salt together and spread over a baking sheet.

Turn off the oven and then place salt inside and let it sit for 3-4 hours, or until fully dried out.

Optional Step: If the consistency of the salt is more coarse than you’d like, you can pop 2-3 tablespoons at a time in a clean coffee grinder and pulse until your desired texture is reached. Continue the process until all the salt has been ground.

Pour your finished sriracha salt into a pretty jar. It’s now ready for use!

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Rosemary & Lemon Salt Recipe

This herbaceous finishing salt (in the top left corner of the above photo) is delicious when sprinkled over grilled veggies, pasta, soups, and salads.

Ingredients

Makes about 1/2 cup.

  • 1/2 cup salt (coarse or fine)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon dried organic rosemary

Instructions

Using the microplane zester or cheese grater, remove the outer zest from the lemon. Make sure not to peel off the bitter white pith, just the outside will do.

Lay zest on a towel and allow to air dry for a few hours, then combine it with the salt and rosemary.

Optional Step: If the consistency of the salt is more coarse than you’d like, you can pop 2-3 tablespoons at a time in a clean coffee grinder and pulse until your desired texture is reached. Continue the process until all the salt has been ground.

Pour your finished salt into a pretty jar. It’s now ready for use!

More Homemade Flavored Salt Recipes To Try

Milk Thistle Seasoning Salt– Rich in minerals, liver-loving compounds and – most importantly – flavor, this salt blend is super easy to make and perfect for sprinkling on savory dishes.

Lemon Pepper Seasoning Salt– The bright flavor of lemon melds perfectly with the deep, spicy notes of peppercorns in this simple recipe, and it’s super easy to make.

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DIY Flavored Salt Recipes

These salts come in four flavors – chili lime, vanilla, rosemary lemon & sriracha – that add a pop of flavor to everything from popcorn to chocolate.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Calories

Author Heather Dessinger

Equipment

  • Microplane zester (like this) or cheese grater for chili lime and rosemary lemon flavors

  • Coffee grinder for vanilla salt

Ingredients

Chili Lime Salt Recipe

Vanilla Salt Recipe

Sriracha Salt Recipe

Rosemary & Lemon Salt Recipe

Instructions

Chili Lime Salt Instructions

  • Using the microplane zester or cheese grater, remove the outer zest from the lime. Make sure not to peel off the bitter white pith, just the outside will do.

  • Lay zest on a towel and allow to air dry for a few hours, then combine with salt and crushed red pepper flakes.

  • Optional Step: If the consistency is more coarse than you'd like, you can pop 2-3 tablespoons at a time in a clean coffee grinder and pulse until your desired texture is reached. Continue the process until all the salt has been ground.

  • Pour your finished salt into a pretty jar. It's now ready for use!

Vanilla Salt Instructions

  • Using a sharp knife, cut a slit down the entire length of the vanilla bean.

  • With the tip of your knife, scrape out the seeds in the center, which should have a paste-like consistency.

  • Place a small amount of salt in the coffee grinder with the vanilla beans and pulse until completely combined.

  • Add the vanilla/salt mixture to the rest of the salt and thoroughly mix with a spoon.

  • Optional Step: If the consistency is more coarse than you'd like, you can pop 2-3 tablespoons at a time in a clean coffee grinder and pulse until your desired texture is reached. Continue the process until all the salt has been ground.

  • Pour your finished vanilla salt into a pretty jar. It's now ready for use!

Sriracha Salt Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 300F. Mix sriracha and salt together and spread over a baking sheet.

  • Turn off the oven and then place salt inside and let it sit for 3-4 hours, or until fully dried out.

  • Optional Step: If the consistency of the salt is more coarse than you'd like, you can pop 2-3 tablespoons at a time in a clean coffee grinder and pulse until your desired texture is reached. Continue the process until all the salt has been ground.

  • Pour your finished sriracha salt into a pretty jar. It's now ready for use!

Rosemary & Lemon Salt Instructions

  • Using the microplane zester or cheese grater, remove the outer zest from the lemon. Make sure not to peel off the bitter white pith, just the outside will do.

  • Lay zest on a towel and allow to air dry for a few hours, then combine it with the salt and rosemary.

  • Optional Step: If the consistency of the salt is more coarse than you'd like, you can pop 2-3 tablespoons at a time in a clean coffee grinder and pulse until your desired texture is reached. Continue the process until all the salt has been ground.

  • Pour your finished salt into a pretty jar. It's now ready for use!

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FAQs

How do you make flavored salt? ›

Place dried flavoring in the bowl of a clean coffee or spice grinder. Give it 2-3 quick pulses to break up the flavoring. Add 1 tablespoon of sea salt and pulse another 2-3 times to incorporate, then add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and pulse once more to combine. Transfer to a decorative tin or jar.

How do you make tasting salt at home? ›

Made with bell peppers, paprika is an appetizing mix of sweet and spicy tastes, and makes for a flavourful spice. Simply combine paprika with salt (preferably kosher salt), and mix well. For every teaspoon of paprika, add a tablespoon of salt.

How long does homemade flavored salt last? ›

If dried properly, your flavored salt can be stored for up to a year. That's why it's important to bake it. When using just herbs and salt, many people skip that part. But unless you're using perfectly dried herbs, the flavored salts obtained this way don't usually last more than 3 weeks.

How do you infuse salt with fruit? ›

Cover with salt (either kosher salt or sea salt, just avoid table salt). Then add another layer and repeat until you're out of either fruit or space in the jar. The salt will leach the liquid from the fruit and make a brine.

How is infused salt made? ›

Herb-infused salt

Mix the salt and herbs well in a glass jar with a lid; embed the skewer in the salt. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for a week, shaking the jar well every day. After a week, discard the garlic-bay skewer. Salt keeps in a cool place for 3–4 months; the flavor will deepen over time.

How can I get a salty taste without salt? ›

Brad Makes Salt
  1. Soy Sauce. Yeah, yeah. ...
  2. Cured Fish. Salt-cured fish—think anchovies and sardines—are packed with umami flavor, and can actually be pretty mild in both the fishiness and saltiness departments, depending on what kind (and brand) you're using. ...
  3. Fish Sauce. ...
  4. Miso. ...
  5. Fermented Vegetables (and Their Brines)
Apr 3, 2018

What is a good tasting salt substitute? ›

Some flavorful salt substitutes to experiment with in your cooking are:
  • Garlic.
  • Lemon juice or zest.
  • Ground black pepper.
  • Dried onion or onion powder.
  • Nutritional yeast.
  • Balsamic, apple cider and red wine vinegars.
  • Paprika.
  • Truffle oil.
Jun 15, 2023

Is there a salt substitute that tastes like salt? ›

Potassium Chloride

Salt substitutes made from potassium chloride alone look like regular salt and have a salty flavor, but have zero sodium.

Does flavored salt go bad? ›

While salt itself has no expiration date, salt products that contain iodine or seasonings that contain other ingredients such as spices, colors and flavors can deteriorate over time.

Can fruit salt go bad? ›

After all, it's been used for centuries to help preserve food via pickling produce or salting meat, due to the fact that salt is pretty toxic to any microbe out there. And in fact, the answer to the question "Does salt go bad?" is generally no.

What is the best salt for infusing? ›

The first thing you need is the correct salt. You want a flakey sea salt when making infused salts because they allow you to easily grind any herbs or flavors into the salt.

How do you add salt to strawberries? ›

Soaking strawberries in salt water will help dislodge any hidden dirt or bugs. (Gross, we know.) That said, it's normal for there to be some earthy residue on the berries, but if you're particularly concerned about bugs, give them a soak in salt water.

How is fruit salt made? ›

A fruit salt or fruit salts is an effervescent compound made up of organic acids such as citric acid or tartaric acid and salts such as sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, or sodium bitartrate in combination with added flavoring and sugar.

How do you make canna salt? ›

Pour the Everclear tincture over the salt, coating it completely, and then use a spoon to spread out the salt and make tracks for airflow. Let the mixture air dry until the tincture has absorbed into the salt and it has become dry again. Use in any recipe as desired!

Can salt be flavored? ›

With 25 varieties, flavored salts turn the salting ritual into a mindful and creative part of your cooking rather than an afterthought. Some are sweet, some are savory, some pack a powerful punch, and some are more modestly magnificent.

Can salt be Flavoured? ›

The dry method is the simplest way of making flavoured salts (the Bacon and Shiitake Mushroom Salt was made in this way). Basically, you take dried ingredients and use a spice grinder to break them down into very small pieces to then combine with the salt.

What is seasoned salt made of? ›

Seasoned salt is a blend of table salt, herbs, spices, other flavourings, and sometimes monosodium glutamate (MSG). It is sold in supermarkets and is commonly used in fish and chip shops and other take-away food shops.

How do you add salt flavor without sodium? ›

Experiment with vinegars (white and red wine, rice wine, balsamic, and others). For the most flavor, add it at the end of cooking time. Toasted sesame oil adds a savory flavor without added salt.

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