We have a kitchen shelf full of condiments, but the one I reach for most often is salt. Now, if you’re ready to move beyond regular table salt for baking and kosher salt for cooking, here are the best finishing salts you need to own. And remember, since they’re only used on finished food, a little goes a long way.
Maldon Flake Salt – loved by chefs around the world, Maldon flakes have a clean, fresh taste with no bitter flavors. Amazing on cooked eggs and sprinkled on brownie batter, it brings an explosion of flavor to the mouth.
Fleur de Sel de Guerande – hand-harvested from pristine salt marshes in Brittany, France, this salt is unprocessed, so it’s moist and retains a complex flavor of the sea. Use it on leafy green salads, grilled fish, fruit, and caramel sauce.
Himalayan Pink Salt – hand-mined salt found deep within the Himalayan mountains, these beautiful salts are best appreciated on lighter-colored foods like fish or chicken.
Truffle salt – sprinkled on fresh pasta with butter, roasted potatoes, and buttered popcorn, this packs a fragrant punch. The truffle aroma is super addictive.
Salts this beautiful should be served in the right container. For casual meals I love this olivewood container from Williams-Sonoma …
… but for evening there’s nothing more stunning than silver next to candlelight:
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