Description
A fragrant and flavorful herb salt blend infused with fresh rosemary, thyme, and zesty orange peel and juice. Perfect for seasoning meats, vegetables, or adding a citrusy herbal accent to your dishes. This rosemary, orange & thyme flavored herb salt is easy to make and can be stored for months in an airtight container.
Ingredients
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Herb Salt Ingredients
- 2 cups coarse sea salt, coarse rock salt, or flaky sea salt (e.g., Celtic, Himalayan, English, Alaskan, French, Mediterranean, or Utah sourced salt)
- 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
Orange Ingredients
- 6 navel oranges (zested and juiced)
- Juice from 2 of the oranges (strained, seeds removed)
Instructions
- Prepare the herbs and salt: Measure the salt into a large mixing bowl. Wash and dry the rosemary and thyme. Remove the leaves from the woody stems, finely chop the herbs and add them to the salt in the bowl.
- Zest the oranges: Wash and dry all six oranges. Use a citrus zester or a small sharp knife to remove the peel, avoiding the white pith. Cut zest into small thin strips or smaller pieces as needed.
- Add juice and zest to salt mixture: Juice two of the oranges over a small bowl, removing any seeds. Add both the fresh orange juice and zest to the herb-salt bowl and stir well with a wooden spoon to combine evenly.
- Bake the herb salt: Spread the salt mixture evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 220°F (104°C). Bake the salt for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Break apart any clumps with a fork or spoon until the salt is dry but still infused with the fresh flavors.
- Store the finished herb salt: Let the salt cool completely. Transfer to airtight glass jars for storage or gifting. Store in a cool, dry pantry and use within 3 months for best flavor.
Notes
- Use coarse or flaky salt for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Avoid the white pith of the orange peel to prevent bitterness.
- Stir the salt halfway through baking to ensure even drying and to break clumps.
- This herb salt makes a thoughtful homemade gift when stored in decorative glass jars.
- Consume within 3 months for optimal freshness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: herb salt, rosemary salt, orange zest salt, flavored sea salt, homemade seasoning, thyme salt, citrus salt
