Alder Smoked Salt

Our Alder Smoked Salt is hot smoked over real alderwood to create a naturally rich, smoky flavour.

Alder Smoked Salt is an aromatic finishing salt that brings deep, woodsy character to a wide variety of dishes. Whether sprinkled over grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, or stirred into sauces and soups, it adds a bold yet balanced smokiness that enhances both savoury and sweet recipes.

Suggested Uses

Meats & Seafood

Steaks & Ribs: Massage generously onto ribeye, T-bone, or short ribs before grilling or pan-searing for steakhouse-style smokiness.

Poultry: Season chicken thighs, duck breast, or turkey to add a touch of campfire-inspired flavour.

Salmon & Seafood: Sprinkle over salmon, halibut, or shrimp before grilling or roasting to mimic the flavour of traditional alderwood smoking. It’s also excellent on cedar-planked fish.

BBQ & Slow-Cooked Meats: Add to dry rubs for brisket, pulled pork, or smoked sausages. It balances the sweetness of barbecue sauces while adding smoky depth.

Burgers & Meatballs: Mix into ground beef, turkey, or plant-based patties for bold flavour in every bite.

Pasta & Creamy Dishes

Carbonara: A small pinch enhances the pancetta and adds a deeper woodsy finish.

Mac & Cheese: Stir into the cheese sauce or sprinkle over the top before baking for a smoky twist on this comfort classic.

Fettuccine Alfredo: Complements the butter, cream, and Parmesan for an even richer finish.

Gnocchi & Ravioli: Sprinkle over ricotta-filled ravioli or brown butter gnocchi for a gourmet touch.

Cheese Boards: Pair with aged Gouda, cheddar, or blue cheese to elevate the tasting experience.

Soups & Stews

Chowders & Bisques: A natural pairing for seafood chowders, especially clam chowder and lobster bisque.

Lentil Soup & Chili: Just a pinch rounds out the earthy, savoury flavours.

Roasted Tomato Soup: Balances the acidity while enhancing the tomatoes’ natural sweetness.

Butternut Squash & Pumpkin Soup: Adds subtle smoky contrast to these creamy favourites.

French Onion Soup: Sprinkle lightly over the toasted baguette before topping with Gruyère.

Vegetables & Grains

Roasted Potatoes & Fries: Toss with crispy roasted potatoes or hand-cut fries for an easy flavour boost.

Grilled Corn: Mix into butter and spread over hot corn on the cob.

Risotto & Rice Dishes: Stir a pinch into mushroom risotto, paella, or creamy polenta.

Avocado Toast & Salads: Finish avocado toast or sprinkle into citrus or nut-based salad dressings.

Charred Vegetables: Delicious on roasted cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or grilled zucchini.

Popcorn & Nuts: Sprinkle over warm buttered popcorn or roasted nuts for a smoky, savoury snack.

Eggs & Dairy

Scrambled Eggs & Omelettes: A small pinch adds restaurant-quality flavour.

Devilled Eggs: Stir into the filling for a deeper smoky contrast.

Cheese Spreads & Dips: Blend into cream cheese, goat cheese, or cheddar dips.

Grilled Cheese & Quesadillas: Sprinkle between the layers of cheese before grilling.

Butter & Cream Sauces: Mix into compound butter or béchamel for added depth.

Beyond the Kitchen

Cocktails: Use to rim a Bloody Mary, smoky margarita, or whisky-based Old Fashioned.

Desserts: Try on dark chocolate truffles, caramelized nuts, or fruit desserts for a smoky-sweet contrast.

Homemade Spice Blends: Blend with your favourite herbs and spices to create custom barbecue rubs and finishing salts.

Recipes

Smoky Alderwood Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients

• 400 g spaghetti
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 150 g pancetta, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Alder Smoked Salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
2. Sauté the pancetta in olive oil until crispy. Add the garlic and cook briefly.
3. Whisk together the egg yolks, Parmesan, Alder Smoked Salt, and black pepper.
4. Toss the hot pasta with the pancetta, then gradually stir in the egg mixture, adding a little reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
5. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan, if desired.

Grilled Alderwood-Smoked Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp Alder Smoked Salt
• ½ tsp cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp honey

Method

1. Rub the salmon with olive oil, Alder Smoked Salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
2. Grill over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side.
3. Drizzle with honey just before serving.

 

Alder Smoked Salt is one of those rare ingredients that can add magic to almost anything—grilled, baked, roasted, or simply sprinkled on just before serving.

Made with Canadian Certified Kosher Salt.

 

Ingredients: Kosher salt, natural alder smoke.

Ingrédients : Sel casher, fumée d’aulne.