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The Sweet & Spicy Bread & Butter Pickle Salt

A uniquely sweet, smoky, and tangy salt made from bread & butter pickle brine, perfect for grilled foods and surprising dessert pairings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Cup of Seasoning Salt
Course: Seasoning
Calories: -5
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup coarse sea salt or kosher salt
  • ½ cup leftover bread & butter pickle brine
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika not regular—smoked is key here
  • A tiny pinch of turmeric for color optional, but it gives a great golden hue

Method
 

  1. Follow the same drying process as the classic recipe: combine salt and brine, let it soak, spread on parchment, and bake at 250°F until bone-dry.
  2. While the salt is baking, toast the mustard seeds in a small dry pan for about 60 seconds until they start to pop. Set aside.
  3. Once the salt is cool, mix in the toasted mustard seeds, smoked paprika, and turmeric (if using). The result is a gorgeous, speckled, sweet-and-savory blend.

Notes

Smoked paprika is essential here—don't substitute with regular sweet paprika. The mustard seeds add a wonderful pop of texture and mild heat.