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Hickory Smoked Sea Salt: The Best Alternative to Liquid Smoke

Discover the Perfect Hickory Smoked Sea Salt Alternative to Liquid Smoke

If you're searching for a natural, flavorful alternative to liquid smoke, Smoked Real Salt® offers an exceptional solution. This smoked salt brings the rich, authentic taste of hickory smoke to your dishes without the need for artificial additives or liquid smoke products. Crafted with care and smoked over real wood, it’s the ideal seasoning to elevate your cooking with genuine smoky flavor.

What is Smoked Salt and Why Choose It Over Liquid Smoke?

Smoked salt is a unique seasoning made by infusing salt with smoke from natural, bark-free wood. Unlike liquid smoke, which is often a concentrated flavoring made through chemical processes, smoked salt provides a clean, authentic smoky taste derived from an all-wood smoking process. This method ensures no artificial flavors, colors, or additives are present, making it a healthier and more natural choice.
Smoked Real Salt® is smoked using sustainably sourced woods at a low temperature of 130°F for up to 42 hours, depending on the variety. This slow smoking process imparts deep, complex smoky notes that liquid smoke simply cannot replicate.

Smoked Real Salt®: Hickory Flavor Profile and Varieties

Hickory Smoked Real Salt

Experience the bold, classic hickory smoke flavor you love, without the hassle of tending a smoker all day. Smoked Real Salt® uses ancient, unrefined Real Salt® smoked with red alderwood and hickory wood for 30 hours. The result is a strong smoky flavor that balances sweet and savory notes perfectly.
  • Flavor: Strong smoky with a hint of sweetness and savory depth
  • Uses: Ideal for meats, vegetables, grilled cheese, and even salads
  • Health: Contains no artificial ingredients or liquid smoke

Cherry Smoked Real Salt

For a slightly different smoky experience, the cherry smoked salt is smoked with cherry and alderwood for 30 hours. It offers a nutty, sweet, and intensely fragrant flavor that pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes.

Chef’s Blend Smoked Real Salt

If you want to layer smoky flavors, the Chef’s Blend is smoked for 42 hours using five different types of wood. It delivers a well-rounded, robust smoky flavor with subtle hints of espresso and cocoa, perfect for adventurous cooks.

Why Smoked Real Salt® is the Best Alternative to Liquid Smoke

  • All-Natural Ingredients: Made from ancient, unrefined sea salt with no artificial additives or colors.
  • Sustainably Sourced Wood: The smoking process uses untreated, sustainably harvested wood, ensuring environmental responsibility.
  • Versatile Usage: Adds instant BBQ flavor without grilling, enhances salads, fruits, eggs, sauces, and even cocktails.
  • Convenient: Available in shaker bottles, pouches, or gift sets, making it easy to use and store.
  • Highly Rated: With a 4.8-star rating from 175 reviews, users love the authentic smoky taste and versatility.

How to Use Hickory Smoked Real Salt in Your Cooking

Smoked salt is incredibly versatile and can be used anywhere you want to add a smoky depth without the liquid smoke’s sometimes overpowering or artificial taste.
  • Sprinkle on grilled meats or roasted vegetables for an instant smoky BBQ flavor.
  • Add to salads or fresh fruit like melon for a surprising smoky twist.
  • Use in sauces, marinades, or rubs to enhance flavor complexity.
  • Top off cocktails such as Bloody Marys or margaritas for a creative smoky edge.
  • Experiment with it on eggs, soups, or even desserts for a sweet-smoky-salty contrast.
Pro tip: Keep the shaker open in your kitchen to enjoy the warm hickory aroma, or close it to blend with other cooking scents.

Nutritional and Quality Highlights

  • Serving Size: 1/4 teaspoon (1.4g)
  • Calories: 0
  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Sodium: 530mg per serving
  • No added sugars, carbohydrates, or protein
  • Free from artificial flavors, colors, and additives

Experience the Warmth of Hickory Smoke Without the Fuss

Smoked Real Salt® offers a simple, clean, and delicious way to bring the essence of hickory smoke into your kitchen. Whether you’re a grilling enthusiast or just want to add a smoky touch to everyday meals, this smoked salt is a superior alternative to liquid smoke. Grilling with Smoked Salt Enhance your BBQ with natural hickory smoked salt

Summary of Smoked Real Salt® Products

FlavorSmoking Wood(s)Smoking TimeFlavor ProfilePackaging Options
HickoryRed alderwood, hickory30 hoursStrong smoky, sweet & savoryShaker (5.5 oz), Pouch (14 oz), Gift Set
CherryCherry wood, alderwood30 hoursSmoky, smooth, slightly fruityShaker (5.5 oz), Pouch (14 oz), Gift Set
Chef’s BlendFive types of wood (secret mix)42 hoursWell-rounded, robust, espresso hintsShaker (5.5 oz), Pouch (14 oz), Gift Set

Final Thoughts

If you want to avoid liquid smoke but still crave that authentic hickory smoked flavor, Smoked Real Salt® is your go-to seasoning. Its natural, wood-smoked process and versatile flavor options make it a must-have for any kitchen looking to add depth and complexity to dishes without artificial ingredients.
FeatureSmoked Real Salt® Chef's BlendSmoked Real Salt® CherrySmoked Real Salt® Hickory
DescriptionSmoked with 5 types of wood for 42 hrs; well-rounded smoky flavor, strong but less intense than Hickory; versatile on asparagus, eggs, proteins, etc.Smoked with cherry wood and alderwood for 30 hrs; smoky, smooth, slightly fruity with a touch of sweetness; pairs well with any meat or veggie.Smoked with red alderwood and hickory for 30 hrs; strong smoky flavor, a little sweet and savory; great for hickory smoke lovers.
Flavor ProfileWell-rounded, smoky, strong but balancedSmoky, smooth, slightly fruity, sweetStrong smoky, nutty, sweet, savory
Smoking Duration42 hours30 hours30 hours
Wood Types UsedFive different woods (secret blend)Cherry wood and alderwoodRed alderwood and hickory
Base SaltAncient, unrefined Real Salt®Ancient, unrefined Real Salt®Ancient, unrefined Real Salt®
Artificial AdditivesNoneNoneNone
Suggested UsesAsparagus, eggs, proteins, versatileAny meat or veggie, salads, melon, grilled cheeseAny dish needing hickory smoke flavor
Packaging OptionsGift Set (5.5 oz Shakers), Pouch (14 oz), Shaker (5.5 oz)Gift Set (5.5 oz Shakers), Pouch (14 oz), Shaker (5.5 oz)Gift Set (5.5 oz Shakers), Pouch (14 oz), Shaker (5.5 oz)
Price Range$8.99 - $27.99$8.99 - $27.99$8.99 - $27.99
Nutrition Facts0 calories, 0g fat, 530mg sodium per 1/4 tsp serving; no artificial flavors, colors, or additivesSame as Chef's BlendSame as Chef's Blend
Customer Rating4.8 stars (175 reviews for Smoked Real Salt overall)Same as Chef's BlendSame as Chef's Blend
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