How to Cook with Blue Salt

Blue salt is more than a pretty kitchen accessory, it's a scarce naturally mineralized salt formed deep within ancient rock structures. With its striking blue hue and multifaceted mineral flavor, blue salt can bring depth and drama or a touch of luxury to your dish. But how do you really incorporate it into the kitchen?

Here's your complete guide to cooking with this ancient treasure.

What Makes Blue Salt Special?

Unlike chemically processed table salt, which is often refined, blue salt is mined naturally, typically from deep salt mines where trace minerals, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, are the cause of its blue color and its unique flavor profile. It's clean, fresh saltiness with nuanced mineral depth, so it's perfect for daily cooking as well as fine cooking.

When and How to Use Blue Salt in the Kitchen

You can use blue salt with the majority of the same uses you would use Himalayan or sea salt, though with some tips in the kitchen:

• Finishing Touch: Sprinkle ground blue salt over grilled meats, vegetables, or desserts for flavor and visual elegance.

• Boiling Boost: Add a pinch to pasta, rice, or grain water to subtly enhance the base with natural minerals.

• Flavorful Rubs: Mix into spice rubs or marinades, its coarse texture lends itself perfectly for seasoning meat and fish.

• Creamy Pairings: Dust lightly over eggs or dairy dishes to add depth of savory flavors and mineral kick.

• Balanced Baking: Add a pinch in sweet bakes like cookies or crusts for added flavor and offsetting sweetness.

Pro Tips for Cooking with Blue Salt

• Use less than table salt: Blue salt is extremely potent and rich in minerals. Start with small amounts and add to taste.

• Crush before using: When using crystal chunks, crush the chunks in a mortar and pestle or in a salt grinder for greater control.

• Don't overcook it: For maximum flavor and visual effect, use it near the end of cooking or as a garnish.

Where to Find Authentic Blue Salt

If you're willing to elevate your kitchen with this hidden culinary mineral, Eupherbia's got authentic, naturally processed Blue Salt. In crystal or ground form, Eupherbia's Blue Salt is left unmolested by modern processing and replete with essential minerals like potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium.

Whether home chef or gourmet chef, Eupherbia's Blue Salt brings prehistoric purity and modern sophistication to your table.