The Skinny on Salt: What You Need to Stock in Your Pantry

There’s a wide world of salt out there—literally. From Mexico to the Himalayas, salts can very a lot in color, texture, and even in their degree of saltiness. There’ a perfect salt for every cooking need, and below we list a few of our go-to varieties.

Infused

Infused Black Garlic Salt by Jacobsen Salt Co. Use this salt as a finish on roasted fish or root vegetables to add a caramelized garlic flavor.

Pink Himalayan

Ancient Ocean Himalayan Pink Salt Fine Grain by SaltWorks This South Asian variety of salt adds flavor and color to salads, avocado toast, and the rim of a cocktail.

Kosher

Kosher Grain Jar by True Salt This salt staple is best for brines, pre-seasonings, stocks, soups, and stews.

Next-Level Kosher

Omnivore Salt by Omnivore Salt Meet your weeknight dinner savior. Use the fennel and chile-spiked salt as an elemental rub for grilling and roasting or as a foundation for sauces, soups, and dressings.

Smoked

Smoked Hickorywood Fine Grain Sea Salt by San Francisco Salt Co. Add a smoky flavor to potatoes, slow-cooked pork, and nuts and seeds without spending the entire afternoon by the grill.