01/16/2025
Rosemary, Orange & Thyme Herb Salt 🧂🍊🌿
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of coarse sea salt, coarse rock salt, or flaky sea salt (e.g., Celtic, Himalayan, French, or Mediterranean) 🧂
- 3 tablespoons of fresh rosemary leaves 🌿
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves 🌱
- 6 navel oranges 🍊
Recommended Equipment:
- Citrus zester 🧺
- Large rimmed baking sheet 🍽️
- Glass jars for storage (e.g., 4 oz Ball jars, 5 oz Bormioli jars, or 2 oz Sunshine jars) 🫙
Instructions:
1. Place the sea salt in a large mixing bowl and set it aside 🧂.
2. Wash and dry the rosemary and thyme. Strip the leaves from the stems, discard the woody parts, and finely chop the herbs. Add them to the salt 🌿🌱.
3. Wash and dry the oranges. Use a zester to remove the peel from all six oranges in fine strips, avoiding the white pith 🍊. Alternatively, peel the oranges with a knife and cut the peel into small pieces.
4. Juice two of the oranges into a small bowl, removing any seeds. Add the orange juice and zest to the salt mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine the juice, zest, and herbs 🧂🍊🌿.
5. Spread the salt mixture evenly onto a large rimmed baking sheet 🍽️.
6. Bake in a 220°F oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the salt is dry. Break up any clumps with a wooden spoon or fork 🍴.
7. Store the herb salt in an airtight container and keep it in your pantry. Use within 3 months for the best flavor 🫙✨.
Enjoy this versatile, aromatic herb salt for seasoning or as a thoughtful gift! 🌿🍊💝
