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Best Smoky Seasoning for Watermelon & Melon Slices

Seasonings to Add Smoky Flavor to Melon and Watermelon Slices

If you want to elevate your melon or watermelon slices with a unique smoky twist, the best choice is a seasoning that infuses rich, natural smoke aromas without overpowering the fruit’s delicate sweetness. Among the available options, Smoked Real Salt® stands out as the ideal seasoning for this purpose.

Smoked Real Salt®: The Perfect Smoky Touch for Melon

Smoked Real Salt® offers a warm, campfire-like aroma that enhances the natural flavors of melon slices beautifully. Crafted from ancient, unrefined Real Salt (also known as “Nature’s First Sea Salt®”), this smoked salt contains no artificial additives, colors, or flavors, making it a clean and wholesome choice. Flavor Profiles:
  • Cherry Smoked Salt is robust with a smoky sweetness, created by smoking the salt with cherry and alderwood for 30 hours. Its nutty and fruity notes complement the fresh, juicy sweetness of melon perfectly.
  • Hickory Smoked Salt delivers a stronger smoky flavor with a balance of sweet and savory tones, smoked with red alderwood and hickory for 30 hours.
  • Chef’s Blend offers a well-rounded smoky flavor from five different woods smoked over 42 hours, providing a moderate intensity that works well on a variety of dishes, including fruit.
Usage Benefits: This smoked salt is not only a grilling game-changer but also a simple way to add depth to salads, grilled cheese, and notably, melon slices. Its smooth, slightly fruity smoke flavor enhances the fruit’s natural sweetness without masking it. Clean Ingredients: Made solely from smoked ancient sea salt, it contains zero calories, fats, sugars, or additives, making it a healthy seasoning option. Convenient Sizes: Available in shaker bottles (5.5 oz), pouches (14 oz), or gift sets, it’s easy to keep on hand for everyday use.
“Love the smoked salts, they give an amazing flavor and enhance all our meals.” – Customer Review

Why Choose Smoked Real Salt® for Melon?

Melon and watermelon slices are naturally sweet and refreshing, so a seasoning that adds a subtle smoky aroma without overwhelming the fruit is key. Smoked Real Salt® achieves this balance by infusing the salt with real wood smoke, creating a flavor that is smoky, smooth, and slightly fruity. This makes it uniquely suited to pair with fresh fruit, unlike typical BBQ or chili seasonings that may overpower or clash with melon’s delicate taste.

Additional Tips for Using Smoked Real Salt® on Melon

  • Sprinkle lightly over chilled melon or watermelon slices for a surprising flavor boost.
  • Combine with a squeeze of fresh lime or a drizzle of honey to create a gourmet fruit snack.
  • Use the Cherry flavor for a sweeter, fruit-wood smoke note, or Hickory for a bolder, savory touch.
  • Keep the shaker open briefly in your kitchen to enjoy the inviting aroma before serving.

Summary

For anyone looking to add a smoky dimension to melon or watermelon slices, Smoked Real Salt® is the top choice. Its authentic wood-smoked flavor, clean ingredients, and versatile flavor options make it a simple yet sophisticated way to transform fresh fruit into a memorable dish.
Enjoy the warm, smoky aroma of Smoked Real Salt® enhancing your summer fruit plates.
FeatureSmoked Real Salt® - CherrySmoked Real Salt® - HickorySmoked Real Salt® - Chef's Blend
DescriptionSmoked with cherry wood and alderwood for 30 hours; robust smoky flavor with a touch of sweetness; smoky, smooth, slightly fruitySmoked with red alderwood and hickory for 30 hours; strong smoky flavor, a little sweet and savory; nutty, sweet, intensely fragrantSmoked with five different types of wood for 42 hours (secret recipe); well-rounded smoky flavor, strong but less intense than Hickory
Base SaltAncient, unrefined Real Salt (Nature’s First Sea Salt®)Ancient, unrefined Real Salt (Nature’s First Sea Salt®)Ancient, unrefined Real Salt (Nature’s First Sea Salt®)
Flavor ProfileSmoky, smooth, slightly fruity, sweetStrong smoky, a little sweet and savoryWell-rounded smoky flavor, strong but balanced
Smoking Duration30 hours30 hours42 hours
Wood Types UsedCherry wood, alderwoodRed alderwood, hickoryFive different woods (secret blend)
Usage SuggestionsPairs well with any meat or veggie; versatileGreat for those who love hickory smoke aroma; use on various dishesDelicious on asparagus, eggs, proteins, and more; versatile for stacking smoky flavors
Artificial AdditivesNoneNoneNone
Serving Size1/4 teaspoon (1.4g)1/4 teaspoon (1.4g)1/4 teaspoon (1.4g)
Sodium per Serving530 mg530 mg530 mg
Calories per Serving000
Available SizesShaker (5.5 oz), Pouch (14 oz), Gift Set (5.5 oz Shakers)Shaker (5.5 oz), Pouch (14 oz), Gift Set (5.5 oz Shakers)Shaker (5.5 oz), Pouch (14 oz), Gift Set (5.5 oz Shakers)
Price Range$8.99 - $27.99$8.99 - $27.99$8.99 - $27.99
Reviews Rating4.8 stars (208 reviews)4.8 stars (208 reviews)4.8 stars (208 reviews)
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