When it comes to salt, there’s so much more to explore than plain old iodized. Even beyond kosher and sea salt, there is an entire world of specialty and gourmet salts out there. A unique salt can add the perfect finishing touch to any dish, sweet OR savory. A good, quality salt is more than just sodium, it adds flavor and punch and intensity. With high quality gourmet sea salts like those carried by SaltWorks®, Inc, you get MORE flavor by ultimately using LESS salt.
Like yesterday’s Rosemary and Smoked Salt Roasted Almonds, a gourmet salt can take a dish to delicious new heights. Whether it is a flurry of Himalayan pink salt finishing off your next salad, or a touch of savory smoked salt on your next batch of popcorn. Or hey, sprinkle a bit of flake sea salt on the top of your next batch of chocolate chip cookies (you’ll thank me later).
That’s why I’m so excited for today’s giveaway. Not only will you get the Wildfire® smoked salt blend I used in yesterday’s recipe (along with it’s two smokey companions – a $39.95 value), you’ll also receive the Artisan Bamboo Salt Sampler with 24 gourmet salt flavors in a gorgeous bamboo presentation box. This set alone is valued at $124.95. From black salt to pink salt, fine salt to coarse salt, smoked salt to mountain spring salt, this set has it all. Way more than a grain of salt, I’ll say that much!
Click through to enter to win this amazing salt lover’s gift set!
Giveaway is now closed. Thanks for entering!
Congratulations to Kari, comment #276, who was randomly selected as the winner of this giveaway!
The fine print: No purchase necessary. Giveaway open to US residents only. Void where prohibited. Winner will have 48 hours to respond otherwise an alternate winner will be chosen. Bonus entry requirements will be verified if selected as the winner, otherwise an alternate winner will be chosen. Giveaway sponsored by SaltWorks®, Inc. As always, all opinions written are purely my own.
Any of these would be an excellent addition to my snacking popcorn (and so many other dishes!) Since I am now Dairy and Gluten free, and on a very tight budget, I find that popping corn satisfies my snacking urge, but sadly, not my craving for flavor.
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Lime Fresco Salt -on my marghareta glass.
I love rosemary garlic salt.
I love garlic rosemary.
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I love the Salish Sea salt. I’m a huge fan of smoked foods but am not quite hardcore enough to smoke things in the winter (I live in Connecticut). By using smoked salt, I can get a touch of my favorite flavors without having to brave the elements!
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Smoked Flake Sea Salt is my favorite. Also, I use this all of my meat dishes.
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I have never tried a specialty salt but I would love to!
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I love this giveaway and already use a few of the salt varieties offered in the kit. My favorite is Himalayan Pink Salt and I use it anywhere I’d normally use salt. It has so many health benefits, so I switched to that as my everyday salt.
I would love to win some new salts because I am ready for some new recipes
to try out.These salts looks awesome to try.
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I don’t think I’ve ever tried gourmet salt, unless you count Maldon Sea Salt. I do have and use that. I used it to make Sweet and Salty Cake from the Baked cookbook, which was delicious. Thank you!
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I have never used specialty salts other than kosher and sea salt so I don’t have a favorite….yet. ;)
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I don’t really have a favorite, but I’ve tried a smoky salt. You just have to be real careful with how much you use!
I’ve just recently started using specialty salts and I’m partial to fleur de sel. I’m experimenting with them on all kinds of things right now.
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My newest favorite salt is called Jane’s Krazy Mixed Up Salt. (I purchase mine online here: http://www.foodotc.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HH504472&Click=6 ).
I used it on fried eggs, fried potatoes, in my potato salad, on meats…you name it…I can use it on pretty much anything.
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I haven’t tried many salts but I’ve been dying to! This looks like a great opportunity to find a favorite!
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I have never tried gourmet salts so I don’t know! I’d love to win and try them all out!
I am a Follower.I so love smoked almonds :-) and they are suppose to be so good for
you.Kidding aside,I really like the citrus salts on fresh veggies such as green beans.
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I love using rosemary salt on top of roasted root vegetables!
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I love the taste of the Himalayan pink salt but would love to explore the many different varieties. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
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I love smoked salts and recently tried truffle salt!
I love hibiscus scented fleur de sel on white chocolate!
I love using citrus salt. I don’t season with salt while cooking, but usually put just a sprinkle on food just when serving and I find citrus salt brightens up most dishes.
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One of my favorite salts is a black or white truffle salt. I love putting it on anything cheesy!
Smoked trout with with some cream sprinkled with some smoked blend
sea salt.
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My favorite is pink himalayan salt because I use it cookies and to decorate holiday truffles
I’ve only tried Himalayan pink salt once, and in a very strange context– a friend brought it over to sprinkle on homemade pizza– but I tasted it plain, too, and it was lovely; I could see using it on all sorts of things, like over eggs, tomatoes, salads, and soups.
Sea salt and Herbs! Wonderful for any kind of chicken soup!
Black truffle salt on a sunny side up egg with toast!
HI! I make all foods from scratch, I love trying new seasonings and developing layers of flavor. Your salt chest assortment is making me drool and wanting to try new salt/seasoning combinations! It would be so AMAZING to be picked!!!
I love using smoked sea salt with a little good olive oil to dip some crusty bread in! Not only does it look great, but its a delicious and special (and easy!) way to start a meal.
I use and love a Truffle Pink Himalayan sea salt…on top of eggs :)
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My friends just gifted me with a home-smoked salt and I’ve been using it in pretty much everything! Best use so far – bittersweet chocolate pudding :)
I love sea salt
Do not have a favorite but would love to try some!
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My fave is Celtic Sea Salt.
The most “specialty” my salt has gotten has been my pink sea salt. I love it! I use it on top of fish or dessert. Everything ;)
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I’d love some pink Himalayan salt flakes to sprinkle on some focaccia.
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My favorite is a habenero salt that I make myself! We use it in bloody mary’s and red beers mostly!
I love the taste of smoked meats~so I would love to try the smoked blends.
I would love to have the opportunity to try all. :-)
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I haven’t actually used many gourmet salts yet, but because I don’t grill (I’m afraid of blowing up lol) or have a smoker, I do like to add a smoked salt to sauces, ribs, etc. This would be a great opportunity to do some experimenting! :)
I love flaky sea salt like fleur de sel on sweet treats, like brownies or caramels. I’m still trying to figure out how to incorporate smoked sea salt into something – it smells so potent!
Honestly I’ve never tried a specialty salt! But I would love the opportunity to do so. Thanks for the chance to win!
The smoked blends sound delicious!