Rosemary Seasoning Salt

Rosemary seasoning salt is a simple combination of fresh rosemary and salt that infuses your dishes with the delicious aroma of fresh rosemary, while adding a savoury depth with every sprinkle.

Why should I make Rosemary Seasoning Salt?

Rosemary Seasoning Salt is very simple to make and is especially handy when you want the flavour of rosemary but not its texture. It also lets you enjoy this classic herb all year long with no fresh sprigs required.

What ingredients do I need to make Rosemary Seasoning Salt?

You only need two ingredients to make this useful seasoning. Here is what you need:

• Rosemary
• Sea Salt

Scroll to the end of this article to find the full recipe and all quantities of ingredients, with step-by-step photo instructions.

What is rosemary?

Rosemary is a fragrant, evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean. It has needle-like leaves and a strong, piney aroma, making it a popular ingredient in cooking for adding depth and flavour to dishes such as roasted meats, potatoes, breads, and many other dishes.

As well as its uses in cooking, rosemary is an attractive garden plant and is also used in herbal remedies. Rosemary can be used fresh or dried, and its intense flavour stands up well to roasting and grilling.

Can I use dried rosemary?

You can use dried rosemary although you won’t get the fresh flavour that fresh rosemary will bring. If you do use dried rosemary then you should miss out the part where you bake the the rosemary seasoning salt.

What kind of salt should I use?

I use sea salt flakes or crystals The larger pieces of salt will break down with the rosemary and become a finer seasoning salt.

Can I use table salt?

I haven’t tested the recipe with fine table salt. My concern would be that the salt would turn to powder, so if you do use it then I suggest that you make sure that the rosemary is chopped very small so that you don’t have to blend it for long.

How long can I keep the Rosemary Seasoning Salt?

As long as the salt is fully dried it will keep for up to a year. However, I prefer to make a small quantity and use it within 3 months as the flavour of the rosemary will eventually start to diminish.

How should I serve Rosemary Seasoning Salt?

This rosemary salt is ideal for seasoning lamb, beef, chicken, and pork, giving its aromatic flavours to both roasted and grilled meats. It’s also great with roast potatoes, and perfect to add to roasted Mediterranean vegetables like courgettes, peppers and tomatoes.

Rosemary salt is delicious with bread, particularly focaccia, and works beautifully in savoury baked goods and stuffing. Try adding rosemary seasoning salt to tomato sauces, stews, and soups for extra flavour.

Give Rosemary Seasoning Salt as a gift!

This simple seasoning salt makes a great gift. Put it into a pretty jar and add a ribbon and a label for a simple and useful present for a food lover. You could also add a bottle of Rosemary Vinegar to make a set.