This Pacific sea salt has a following! Our new lot is fresh with a smaller grain that sparkles. Cold smoked for 48 hours over red alderwood to create a robust smoked flavor. It can be added to any dish either on or off the BBQ. Try a pinch to enhance creamy pasta dishes and salads, or you can use a little more on meat and potatoes. Alderwood Smoked Salt also has a place on the dessert tray as the perfect topper for salted caramel. This versatile salt can be used alone or mixed into other spice blends.
Alderwood Smoked Salt is a Pacific sea salt that has been cold smoked for 48 hours over red alderwood to achieve a robust smoked flavor. It's a versatile player in the kitchen, perfect for adding a smoky touch to everything from meats and potatoes to creamy pasta dishes and even desserts like salted caramel and cookies.
Alderwood Smoked Salt, a gem of the Pacific Northwest, traces its savory roots back to the indigenous traditions of cold smoking. This method, originally devised for preserving meats through the long, damp winters, has evolved into a culinary technique celebrated for its depth of flavor. The salt is smoked over red alderwood, a tree native to the coastal forests of the region, which imparts a distinct, robust smokiness. This practice highlights a historical blend of necessity and local natural resources, creating a product that's as rich in history as it is in taste.
Across different cultures, the use of smoked salts varies, but the essence remains the same: enhancing the flavor profile of foods. While Alderwood Smoked Salt is a testament to North American culinary ingenuity, similar techniques can be found in Scandinavian cuisines.
Alderwood Smoked Salt can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Its rich, smoky flavor brings a new dimension to our dishes, making it a staple for both cooking and finishing. Whether we're sprinkling it over a steak right off the grill or adding a pinch to level-up a batch of chocolate chip cookies, this salt never fails to impress. It's a favorite in our pantry, and we find ourselves reaching for it again and again.
Alderwood Smoked Salt isn't just for savory dishes. Try it sprinkled over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or mixed into a batch of brownies for a surprising twist. The smoky flavor pairs unexpectedly well with sweet treats, creating a contrast that will leave your guests intrigued and impressed.
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 33 reviews.
Strong smoky and yummy, husband loves it when cooking his meats
Store owner replied: We love our Alderwood Smoked Salt! It's so good in (or on) so many things, both sweet and savory. It has all of the smokiness you want that is honestly missing from most smoked salts.
My go-to addition to roasted veggies, ANY baked cheesy dish ie gratins, potatoes, Mac and cheese, really good in quiche. Also great for a dry rub for red meat. A little goes a long way, I do NOT recommend in tomato based dishes or in brines for poultry.
Store owner replied: Love this rundown. Alderwood Smoked Salt really does take cheesy bakes and veggies to the next level. Appreciate the tip about avoiding it in tomato dishes and brines – so helpful.
I love the aroma of this salt! Sometimes, when I walk past my kitchen table, I will open the jar just to smell it. :D It's my favorite salt to add to soups, chili, and any pasta dish with cheese. The beautiful jar it is in came from the Seattle store, a gift from my husband.
Store owner replied: Thank you for the great review! 🌟 It’s wonderful to hear that you love the aroma of our Alderwood Smoked Salt and that it’s your go-to for soups, chili, and cheesy pasta dishes. We appreciate your feedback and are glad it’s a favorite in your kitchen. 😊
You will be blown away when you open the package..the smell and taste of smoky goodness!!
Store owner replied: The aroma and flavor of our Alderwood smoked salt is truly special. Thanks for sharing your experience. Happy seasoning!
delicious salt... add a something special to your dish!
Store owner replied: We love how much more smoky it is than most smoked salts, so it really does add something special to both sweet and savory dishes.
This smoked alderwood salt is one of my favorite seasonings ever! Very happy with the packaging and delivery. We used it the very same night as it was delivered and it didn’t disappoint!
Store owner replied: It is such a great salt, both fragrant and delicious! It's perfect for when you want to add a wee bit of smokiness to whatever recipe you make.
This smoked alderwood salt is absolutely delicious! And it adds a wonderful subtle taste and smokiness to anything you add it to. My expectations were exceeded, and I’m likely to have to order more fairly soon!
Store owner replied: We love how smoky our alderwood smoked salt is! It's like standing downwind from a campfire, and just adds so much flavor - and that little extra something - to anything savory...or sweet.
Adding this to my steak, burger any red meat is amazing. Brings a little smokiness to the dish.
Store owner replied: Sometimes you just want to add a wee bit of smokiness to ground meat or stews, mac & cheese, or just about anything. This is such a flavorful way to do it.
Second time I’ve purchased and will order again
Store owner replied: Appreciate you grabbing Alderwood Smoked Salt again. Always great to see it’s earning a spot in your kitchen lineup.
I have sent this to four or five of my friends in Alaska, and both the alder salt and Italian herbs, receive great reviews. I use it a lot myself and it has given much more flavor to everything I use it with.
Store owner replied: Nornan Herbert S., now *that’s* some flavorful generosity! 🌲🧂 So glad you and your Alaska crew are loving the **Alderwood Smoked Salt**—it really does make everything taste a little more wild and wonderful!
We first heard of your Alderwood smoked salt when we dined at Steelhead Diner in Seattle. We learned that they used World Spice’s smoked salt and have been hooked on it ever since! I love to use it on meats when cooking. We’ve tried other brands before, but none give as potent of a Smokey flavor as World Spice’s. We love it so much we’ve even gifted friends with some!
Store owner replied: Thanks, Christine! Discovering Alderwood Smoked Salt at Steelhead Diner is such a cool connection! Love that it’s become a must-have in your kitchen—and even a gift for friends. That smoky flavor really is something special! 🌲✨
I love this smoked salt! I picked up some when I was visiting Seattle a few years back and, when I eventually ran out, I knew that I had to order some more. 10/10
Store owner replied: Thanks, Megan! Isn’t it amazing how some flavors just stick with you? So glad you came back for more—enjoy! 🌲✨
Lovely taste on fish and lamb
Smoky and sweet with a touch of brine. I sometimes shake it up with roasted sunflower seeds, pepitas, smoked paprika, cumin, Aleppo pepper flakes, and olive oil. Even better when the salt is given time on the stovetop or in the oven.
Store owner replied: Megan, that smoky-sweet combo with a hint of brine? Perfection! 🌿✨
Great for finishing dishes, especially more delicate foods like fish that don't stand up to grilling for that smokey flavor.
Store owner replied: Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoy our Alderwood Smoked Salt. Happy cooking! 🐟✨
Excellent addition for grilled steaks or pork tenderloin. I use the coarse salt for grilling & the fine grind for table use. And the smokey flavor really lasts.
Store owner replied: Glad to hear you're enjoying our Alderwood Smoked Salt! It's perfect for enhancing grilled steaks and pork tenderloin. Using the coarse salt for grilling and the fine grind for the table is a great idea. The lasting smoky flavor adds that extra touch to your dishes. Keep grilling and enjoying! 🔥🍖
Purchased many many times and use in salads, soups, stews, and meats and more! True smokiness deep flavor shines through.
Store owner replied: This salt truly makes everything better. Thanks for the review.
This makes anything better! So much of a flavor blast! A little goes a long way😋
Store owner replied: It brings the campfire to your plate. Thank you for your review.
Received this as a gift many years ago since then it's become my favorite to go to spice. It's wonderful with chicken, fish any potatoes dish. Highly recommitted this season, wish I could buy it locally.
Store owner replied: Thank you for sharing your love for this salt! It's such an easy staple. We appreciate your recommendation.
Love this spice especially for my veggies!
Incredible! I could buy this salt and use it for the sole purpose of smelling it - so wonderful!
Fantastic! This was a re-order. We had bought it before and liked it very much. Interesting smoky taste
Fantastic! Deep smoky flavor,perfect for meat on the grill.
Great! Great taste!!
Not happy. There was no smoke! When I order this from you I look forward to opening the smoke filled package, and smelling the wisps of smoke as the salt hits the hot food. That did not happen this time...disappointed.
I fell in love with this while visiting Seattle a few years ago.
Excellent! Best Smoked Salt.
Excellent! We first were turned on to the Alderwood Smoked Salt & Habanero Garlic Pepper at Steelhead Diner in 2018 and have been ordering it ever since. Love the bold flavors!
Our favorite We use this on chicken that we are cooking on the bbq and it is absolutely delicious.
Highly recommended! The smoothness of taste. Not over powering at all. 1st used it on slow cooker ribs...next is a dash in chocolate chip cookies!
A staple in our house There's no reason to use regular salt when you can use smoked salt! If you like a hint of smoke, it adds depth to any dish, sweet or savory. I did have an issue with one order where the grains were far too big, but since then, they've gone back to a size you can use in a shaker.
Pretty good! The freshness of the product and the helpfulness of the staff
Love it!!
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This Pacific sea salt has a following! Our new lot is fresh with a smaller grain that sparkles. Cold smoked for 48 hours over red alderwood to create a robust smoked flavor. It can be added to any dish either on or off the BBQ. Try a pinch to enhance creamy pasta dishes and salads, or you can use a little more on meat and potatoes. Alderwood Smoked Salt also has a place on the dessert tray as the perfect topper for salted caramel. This versatile salt can be used alone or mixed into other spice blends.
