Red Wine Salt

Directions

  1. 1In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup of wine into a 1/2 cup of sea salt.
  2. 2Let the mixture sit for at least an hour, but preferably overnight.
  3. 3Drain the excess liquid from the salt and wine mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
  4. 4Add chopped rosemary, sage, and a little bit of black pepper to the drained salt.
  5. 5Spread the salt mixture evenly to dehydrate.
  6. 6Dehydrate the salt using the lowest setting on your oven, an actual dehydrator at 125°, or by air drying.
  7. 7Break up any clumps that form during dehydration.
  8. 8Store the finished red wine salt in an airtight container.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 Cup Sea salt
  • 0.25 Cup Red wine
  • Chopped rosemary
  • Sage
  • Black pepper

Equipment

Small bowlFine mesh sieveOvenDehydratorAirtight container

Tips

  • Let the wine and salt mixture sit for at least an hour, or preferably overnight.
  • To dehydrate, use the lowest setting on your oven, a dehydrator at 125°, or air dry, stirring often.
  • Break up clumps before storing.
  • Store in an airtight container for best results.
  • This salt is great for adding depth to dishes and as a cocktail rim.
  • It's a perfect way to use up leftover red wine.
  • This recipe is simple to make and versatile in its uses.