Best Unrefined Salts for Canning and Pickling | Real Salt Guide

Recommended Salts for Canning and Pickling

When it comes to canning and pickling, choosing the right salt is essential to preserve flavor and texture without additives. Real Salt offers a range of unrefined, ancient sea salts that contain over 60 naturally-occurring trace minerals and are never processed or chemically treated. Below are the best Real Salt options tailored for canning and pickling needs.

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Real Salt Kosher Pouch (16 oz.)

This kosher sea salt features medium-sized grains that are slightly larger than fine salt, making it excellent for canning and pickling. Its natural mineral content enhances flavor without any chemical additives. The grain size is perfect for pinching and tossing, favored by chefs for seasoning meat and vegetables alike. The 16 oz. refill pouch is a sustainable choice for those who want to reduce waste by reusing shakers. Key Benefits:

• Medium grains that help draw out proteins, ideal for seasoning meat and vegetables.
• Contains 60+ trace minerals for natural flavor enhancement.
• Unrefined and untreated, preserving its natural qualities.
• Versatile for canning, pickling, and fermenting.

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Real Salt® Fine Bulk (25 lb.)

For those who need a large supply of fine-grain salt, this 25 lb. bag is perfect. The fine grains dissolve easily, making it suitable for pickling brines and canning solutions. Its unrefined nature ensures no additives interfere with your preserved foods. This salt also works well for everyday seasoning, baking, and boiling water. Key Benefits:

• Small grain size ideal for dissolving quickly in pickling and canning.
• Contains 60+ naturally-occurring minerals for authentic taste.
• Never processed or chemically treated.
• Long-lasting bulk supply that never expires.

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Real Salt Kosher Shaker (10 oz.)

This refillable kosher salt shaker offers medium-sized grains that are great for canning and pickling. Its convenient size makes it easy to keep on hand for quick seasoning. Like all Real Salt products, it is unrefined and rich in trace minerals, supporting natural flavor development in preserved foods. Key Benefits:

• Medium grains perfect for pinching and tossing in recipes.
• Contains 60+ trace minerals, unprocessed and natural.
• Handy 10 oz. shaker for easy use and refilling.
• Suitable for canning, pickling, and fermenting.

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Real Salt Kosher 25 lb Bag

Ideal for serious home canners or small businesses, this large kosher salt bag provides a steady supply of medium-sized grains. Its natural mineral content and lack of chemical treatment make it a healthy choice for preserving foods. The salt never expires and can be stored in the bag or transferred to a container, with natural clumping manageable through proper storage. Key Benefits:

• Medium grain size that enhances meat and vegetable preservation.
• Contains 60+ naturally-occurring minerals.
• Unrefined and chemically untreated.
• Bulk size for long-term kitchen stocking.
• Great for canning, pickling, and fermenting.

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Real Salt Popcorn Salt Pouch (10 oz.)

This superfine salt powder is the smallest grain size offered by Real Salt, making it stick exceptionally well to foods. While designed for popcorn, its fine texture is also excellent for pickling and sauces where a concentrated salt presence is needed without grainy texture. Key Benefits:

• Superfine grains that adhere well to foods and liquids.
• Contains 60+ trace minerals, unrefined and natural.
• Very concentrated, so a small amount goes a long way.
• Perfect for pickling, sauces, dips, and personal care recipes.

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Real Salt Powder 25 lb Bag

For those who prefer powdered salt in bulk, this 25 lb. bag offers superfine grains ideal for pickling and canning. Its texture ensures even distribution and quick dissolving in brines. Like all Real Salt products, it is unrefined and packed with natural minerals, supporting authentic flavor in preserved foods. Key Benefits:

• Superfine texture perfect for sauces, dips, and pickling.
• Contains 60+ naturally-occurring minerals.
• Never processed or chemically treated.
• Large bulk size for extended use.

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Choosing the right salt for canning and pickling can make a significant difference in flavor and preservation quality. Real Salt’s unrefined options provide natural minerals and pure taste without additives, available in grain sizes suited for every preserving need.