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Homemade Herb Salt

Homemade Herb Salt

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1/2 cup coarse sea salt, rosemary, and lemon thyme in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse, grinding salt until rosemary and thyme have a fine consistency. Add 1 cup sea salt and pulse to combine.
  2. 2 Pour salt mixture into a shallow baking dish and let air dry for 2 hours. Transfer salt to a glass jar and screw on lid.

By John Mitzewich

Ramp Sea Salt

Ramp Sea Salt

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
1450 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Roughly chop ramp leaves; place in the bowl of a food processor. Process until finely chopped; transfer to a bowl. Stir in salt until well mixed.
  3. 3 Spread ramp salt on the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer; it will be green and damp. Air dry until completely dried, stirring occasionally with clean hands or a spoon. Depending on the humidity it may take up to 24 hours until completely dry. Store in an airtight container.

By Shanda

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
1200 min
Total
1210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pierce pork all over with a carving fork; rub in salt then liquid smoke. Transfer pork into a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time.
  4. 4 Remove pork from slow cooker; shred with two forks, adding drippings as needed to moisten.

By KIKUKAT

Smoked Sunflower Seeds

Smoked Sunflower Seeds

Prep
5 min
Cook
180 min
Total
305 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Turn off heat; stir in sunflower seeds and let sit for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
  3. 3 Drain water from sunflower seeds; do not rinse. Place seeds inside a disposable foil pan.
  4. 4 Smoke in the preheated smoker for 3 hours, shaking the pan every hour. Set seeds aside to cool.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Instant Pot® Kalua Pig (Quick Hawaiian Pulled Pork)

Instant Pot® Kalua Pig (Quick Hawaiian Pulled Pork)

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
130 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set roast in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Rub liberally with Hawaiian sea salt and pierce the meat all over with a large fork or narrow knife. Drizzle with liquid smoke. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 120 minutes. Allow 15 to 30 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer roast to a plate.
  3. 3 Separate the fat off the meat (if you like) and shred the meat lightly into a serving bowl with 2 forks.
  4. 4 Remove the fat from the cooking liquid with a fat separator and drizzle the strained liquid over the meat.

By Joseph M De Vries

Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips

Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place vinegar in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Drain potatoes but do not rinse. Arrange potato slices on the baking sheet, making sure none are overlapping. Cover the top of the potatoes with paper towels. Repeat layers until all potatoes have been dried.
  3. 3 Preheat an air fryer oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Place the basket rack in the top slot. This will act as a shield so that the fan does not blow the chips around once they start to fry.
  4. 4 Arrange potatoes slices on the remaining 3 racks and lightly sprinkle with salt. Place racks in the air fryer oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the top rack of chips and transfer chips to a plate. Set timer for 2 more minutes and then remove the next highest rack of chips. Set timer for 1 minute for the final rack of chips. Serve immediately.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Perfectly Dry Roasted Chickpeas

Perfectly Dry Roasted Chickpeas

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread chickpeas on paper towels; allow to air dry completely, about 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Spread chickpeas on prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes, shaking pan every 10 minutes. Remove chickpeas from oven; toss with mixed spice and salt. Place chickpeas back into the oven; turn oven off until completely cold, about 2 hours or up to overnight.

By Chef V

Pan-Fried Wild Salmon

Pan-Fried Wild Salmon

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Rinse salmon fillets and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels; season with sea salt.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.Cook salmon fillets, skin-side up, in hot oil until flesh is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes; flip and continue cooking until skin is slightly browned, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Use a slotted spatula to remove salmon, leaving drippings in the skillet.
  4. 4 Remove skin from salmon; fry skin in drippings in the skillet until crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve crispy skin with salmon.

By Peter

Baked Kale Chips

Baked Kale Chips

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Remove kale leaves carefully from thick stems using a knife or kitchen shears; tear into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4 Wash and thoroughly dry kale with a salad spinner.
  5. 5 Drizzle kale leaves with olive oil; toss to coat. Spread leaves in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet without overlapping; sprinkle with salt.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to brown but are not burnt, 20 to 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By LucyDelRey

Coconut Oil Popcorn

Coconut Oil Popcorn

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place popcorn and oil in a 3-quart pot over medium heat and cover the pot with a lid.
  2. 2 Shake the pot constantly as popcorn pops. When popping slows to a few seconds between pops, after about 3 to 5 minutes, remove pot from heat and pour popcorn into a large bowl. Season with sea salt.

By MaggieN

Oven Kalua Pork

Oven Kalua Pork

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
300 min
Total
330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Rub liquid smoke and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the salt into the skin of the pork. Wrap well in foil, and seal completely. Place in a roasting pan.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) is reached, about 5 hours. Remove from oven and let cool before shredding. Sprinkle the shredded meat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of salt.

By Ruby

Chocolate-Covered Corn Nuts

Chocolate-Covered Corn Nuts

4.5

Prep
8 min
Cook
2 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 2 minutes. I microwaved for a total of 90 seconds, but every microwave is different. Once the chocolate is almost totally melted (but you can see a few chunks of chocolate), stir continuously until smooth. Set aside to cool for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a work surface or baking sheet.
  3. 3 Add the corn nuts to the melted chocolate and stir until evenly coated. Spoon clusters of the chocolate-corn nut mixture onto the parchment paper, about 1 heaping tablespoon each.
  4. 4 Allow to set at room temperature or place in the refrigerator for faster setting. Once set, serve immediately or keep in a cool place for up to 2 weeks.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients and preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Brush potatoes with peanut oil, sprinkle with salt, and place them in the air fryer basket.
  3. 3 Cook potatoes until very tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Serve and enjoy!

By Bren

Kale Chips in the Microwave

Kale Chips in the Microwave

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange kale pieces on microwave-safe plates so they do not overlap. Drizzle olive oil over the kale pieces; season with sea salt.
  2. 2 Cook each plateful of kale in microwave oven until crispy, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per batch.

By Blueberry

Microwave Sweet Potato Chips

Microwave Sweet Potato Chips

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sweet potato slices and olive oil in a large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange sweet potato slices in a single layer on a large microwave-safe plate; season with salt.
  2. 2 Cook in microwave until chips are dry, crisp, and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Cool chips on plate before transferring to a bowl. Repeat with remaining sweet potato slices.

By sonjagroset

Roasted Kabocha Squash

Roasted Kabocha Squash

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place kabocha squash wedges, cut-side up, in a baking pan. Brush lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a knife, 35 to 40 minutes.

By D Shiznit

Low-Carb Zucchini Chips

Low-Carb Zucchini Chips

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange sliced zucchini on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini slices are completely dried and chip-like, about 1 hour per side. Allow to cool before serving.

By lxydn

Easy Baked Zucchini Chips

Easy Baked Zucchini Chips

3.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place zucchini in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over zucchini and lightly toss to coat; season with salt. Spread zucchini onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

By Lorie

Salted Chocolate-Sunflower Butter Bark

Salted Chocolate-Sunflower Butter Bark

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. 2 Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir constantly, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread out with a spatula.
  4. 4 Drop several dollops of sunflower seed butter across the chocolate. Use a butter knife to cut and swirl the sunflower seed butter into the melted chocolate. Drop pretzel sticks onto the swirled mixture and press slightly into the chocolate. Sprinkle sea salt across the top.
  5. 5 Freeze for at least 1 hour. Break bark apart and serve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

By Diana71

Charred Shishito Peppers

Charred Shishito Peppers

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse shishito peppers, then dry thoroughly so no moisture remains. Use a sharp knife to randomly poke peppers to prevent steam from building up when charring. Toss peppers with oil in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place peppers in the skillet in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding.
  3. 3 Cook for 2 minutes without moving the peppers. Peppers may sizzle and pop. Turn peppers over and cook for 2 minutes more. Turn heat off and squeeze lemon over the peppers, then sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

By France Cevallos

Instant Pot Salt and Vinegar Boiled Peanuts

Instant Pot Salt and Vinegar Boiled Peanuts

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
130 min
Total
635 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk vinegar, water, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in peanuts to coat. Transfer to a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag; sit aside for 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Transfer peanuts and liquid to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Set a timer for 120 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Grilling Thick Steaks - The Reverse Sear

Grilling Thick Steaks - The Reverse Sear

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place wood chips in the smoker box of your gas grill according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Preheat one side of the grill to about 250 degrees F (121 degrees C).
  3. 3 Season steak generously with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
  4. 4 Place steak on the cool side of the preheated grill. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads about 100 degrees F (37 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer steak to a plate. Brush with olive oil and cover with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Increase heat on the grill to 600 degrees F (315 degrees C) by turning both burners up to maximum.
  6. 6 Return steak to the hot grill and cook until crust forms and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), about 3 minutes per side. Transfer steak to a clean plate. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest before serving, about 5 minutes.

By Eric Davis

Chocolate Sea Salt Crostini

Chocolate Sea Salt Crostini

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. 2 Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place under broiler until golden, 2 minutes. Turn each slice over and broil 2 minutes. Turn off broiler.
  3. 3 Turn each slice over again; drizzle with olive oil. Push chocolate piece into the center of each slice and return baking sheet to oven for 2 more minutes. Remove from oven and lightly sprinkle each chocolate piece with sea salt.

By John Mitzewich

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Tots

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Tots

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil and add sweet potatoes. Boil until potatoes can be pierced with a fork but are still firm, about 15 minutes. Do not over-boil, or they will be messy to grate. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2 Grate sweet potatoes into a bowl using a box grater. Carefully mix in Cajun seasoning. Form mixture into tot-shaped cylinders.
  3. 3 Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place tots in the basket in a single row without touching each other or the sides of the basket. Spray tots with olive oil spray and sprinkle with sea salt.
  4. 4 Heat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook tots for 8 minutes. Turn, spray with more olive oil spray, and sprinkle with more sea salt. Cook for 8 minutes more.

By fabeveryday

Moroccan Lamb with Shiraz Honey Sauce

Moroccan Lamb with Shiraz Honey Sauce

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Season lamb with sea salt; rub with ras el hanout. Sear lamb on all sides in a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center, near but not touching bone, reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer lamb to a cutting board, reserving drippings in the skillet; rest before slicing, 10 to 15 minutes. Heat skillet with drippings over medium heat; stir in wine and honey. Cook until reduced by about half; drizzle over lamb to serve.

By PolyTheWicked

Tasty Roasted Beets

Tasty Roasted Beets

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Toss together beets, olive oil, and thyme in a large bowl until beets are well coated.
  4. 4 Spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  5. 5 Roast in the preheated oven until beets are tender, 10 to 20 minutes. A fork inserted into the center of a beet cube should come out easily.

By cookingtwist

Simple Grilled Cauliflower

Simple Grilled Cauliflower

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place cauliflower in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and black pepper and toss to evenly coat.
  3. 3 Cook florets on the preheated grill until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes, flipping every 2 minutes.

By oceanica

Crispy Chipotle Roasted Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Chipotle Roasted Smashed Potatoes

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through. Drain potatoes and cool for 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Position oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange potatoes on baking sheet about 3-inch apart. Using a spatula, smash each potato to about 1/2-inch thickness. Press together if they fall apart. Combine oil and chipotles in an electric blender; puree for 1 minute or until smooth. Drizzle the oil mixture over the potatoes. Gently slide or lift potatoes to ensure oil gets underneath and potatoes are coated. Roast potatoes for 30 to 40 minutes or until deep brown and crisp. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

By Mazola

Grilled Beets with Feta

Grilled Beets with Feta

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  2. 2 Spread beets on a sheet of aluminum foil; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Fold foil over beets, sealing the edges together to create a packet.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill, flipping once, until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Carefully open packet; top beets with feta cheese and chives. Reseal packet; grill until cheese melts, about 5 minutes more.

By LWILCOX45

McDonald's Fries

McDonald's Fries

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with water; let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  2. 2 Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water; add sugar and corn syrup and mix well. Place bowl in the refrigerator and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  3. 3 Spread potatoes out in a baking dish, cover the dish with plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Working in batches, fry potatoes in hot oil for 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to dry and let cool for 15 minutes.
  6. 6 Working in batches again, fry potatoes in hot oil until browned and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Season fries with sea salt.

By Kenneth Smith