Best Salt for Canning and Pickling: Pure, Additive-Free Options

Best Salts for Canning and Pickling

When preserving foods through canning and pickling, choosing the right salt is essential. The salt should be pure, unrefined, and free from additives to ensure the best flavor and preservation quality. Below are carefully selected Real Salt products that meet these criteria and are well-suited for your canning and pickling needs.

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Real Salt® Fine Bulk (25 lb.)

This fine-grain sea salt is unrefined and contains over 60 naturally-occurring trace minerals, preserving the natural flavor and nutritional benefits. Its small grain size makes it perfect for everyday seasoning, baking, and especially for canning and pickling. The salt is never processed or chemically treated, ensuring a pure product that enhances your recipes without unwanted additives.

• Grain size: Small, ideal for dissolving quickly in brines and pickling solutions
• Uses: Boiling water, seasoning, baking, canning, pickling, fermenting
• Packaging: Large 25 lb. bag to keep your kitchen well-stocked
• Shelf life: Does not expire, with natural clumping manageable by proper storage

This salt offers a versatile and natural option for home preservation and cooking alike.

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Real Salt Kosher 25 lb Bag

For those who prefer a coarser texture, this kosher salt features medium-sized grains that are excellent for seasoning meat and vegetables. Its grain size also makes it a favorite for pinching and tossing, which is why many chefs prefer it. Like all Real Salt products, it is unrefined and contains 60+ trace minerals, never processed or chemically treated.

• Grain size: Medium, perfect for drawing out proteins in meat and for pickling
• Uses: Seasoning meat, cooking vegetables, edamame, margaritas, canning, pickling, fermenting
• Packaging: Bulk 25 lb. bag for long-term kitchen supply
• Shelf life: Does not expire, with natural clumping possible

Ideal for cooks who want a natural kosher salt that enhances flavor and texture in preserved foods.

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Real Salt Kosher Pouch (16 oz.)

This refill pouch offers the same benefits as the bulk kosher salt but in a convenient, eco-friendly size. It’s perfect for those who want to reduce waste by refilling their own shakers while maintaining the quality of unrefined kosher salt. The medium grain size is great for seasoning and preservation tasks like canning and pickling.

• Grain size: Medium, suitable for seasoning and preservation
• Uses: Seasoning meat, veggies, edamame, margaritas, canning, pickling, fermenting
• Packaging: 16 oz. refill pouch to reduce waste and keep meals flavorful

A practical choice for sustainable kitchens that value quality and flavor.

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Real Salt Kosher Shaker (10 oz.)

Keep this refillable shaker handy for everyday use. It contains the same unrefined kosher salt with medium grains that help cook meat to perfection and add flavor to vegetables and pickled foods. Its portable size makes it easy to season meals at the table or in the kitchen.

• Grain size: Medium, perfect for pinching and tossing
• Uses: Seasoning meat, veggies, edamame, margaritas, canning, pickling, fermenting
• Packaging: Refillable 10 oz. shaker for convenience and freshness

Great for those who want a ready-to-use kosher salt that supports natural food preservation.

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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 excellent for sauces, dips, and pickling where a fine texture is needed. It clings well to foods, enhancing flavor without overpowering. Like all Real Salt products, it is unrefined and rich in trace minerals.

• Grain size: Superfine powder, sticks well to foods
• Uses: Popcorn seasoning, sauces, dips, pickling, DIY personal care
• Packaging: 10 oz. pouch, easy to store and use

Perfect for those who want a delicate salt texture for pickling and flavoring sauces.

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Real Salt Powder 25 lb Bag

For large-scale or frequent use, this bulk salt powder offers the same superfine texture as the popcorn salt but in a generous 25 lb. bag. It is unrefined, contains 60+ trace minerals, and is never chemically treated. Its superfine grains dissolve quickly, making it ideal for pickling brines and sauces.

• Grain size: Superfine powder, excellent for dissolving quickly
• Uses: Popcorn, sauces, dips, pickling, DIY personal care
• Packaging: Large 25 lb. bag for extended use

A smart choice for serious preservers who want a pure, superfine salt in bulk.

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Why Choose Real Salt for Canning and Pickling?

Real Salt products are harvested from ancient sea salt deposits and remain unrefined, preserving their natural mineral content. This ensures your preserved foods benefit from authentic flavor and essential minerals without additives or chemical treatments. Whether you prefer fine, kosher, or superfine salt, Real Salt offers options tailored to your culinary and preservation needs.

Choosing the right salt can make all the difference in your canning and pickling success. Real Salt’s natural purity and variety of grain sizes provide the perfect foundation for your homemade preserves.

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Enhance your pickling with pure, mineral-rich Real Salt. Stock your kitchen with versatile, unrefined salts for all your preservation needs. Medium grain kosher salt perfect for seasoning and pickling.

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Choose the Real Salt variety that fits your kitchen and preservation style, and enjoy the natural taste and quality that only unrefined sea salt can provide.