
salt
Salt provides essential sodium and chloride minerals critical for nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and electrolyte balance, though dietary moderation is recommended due to health associations with excessive sodium intake.
About
Salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), essential for human physiological function and one of the oldest food preservation and flavoring agents known to civilization. Extracted through evaporation of seawater, mineral deposits, or underground salt mines, salt exists in multiple crystalline forms ranging from fine powder to large mineral nuggets. The main types include sea salt, rock salt (halite), kosher salt, and specialty salts such as Himalayan pink salt and fleur de sel, each with distinct grain sizes, mineral compositions, and textural properties that influence their culinary applications.
Culinary Uses
Salt serves as the primary flavor enhancer and seasoning across virtually all culinary traditions, enhancing natural flavors, suppressing bitterness, and balancing sweetness. Beyond its seasoning role, salt functions as a critical preservative through curing, brining, and dry-salting techniques in charcuterie, seafood preservation, and fermented foods. In baking and cooking, salt regulates gluten development, controls fermentation rates, and aids texture formation in breads, pastas, and cured meats. Different salt varieties—coarse kosher salt for finishing, fleur de sel for delicate garnish, and fine sea salt for baking—provide textural variation and mineral complexity to refined preparations.
Used In
Recipes Using salt (6,202)
Barbecue Sauce I
Yield: makes 2 cups
Barbecue Sauce - Kansas City style
Barbecue Sauce - Kansas City style is a tomato or ketchup based sauce used on meats. Kansas City-style barbecue sauce is the most common version used in the United States. It is tomato or ketchup based with sweet, sour and smoky elements.
Barbecue Sauce - Sweet
Barbecue Sauce - Sweet from the Recidemia collection
Barbeque Chicken with Barbados marinade
Barbeque Chicken with Barbados marinade from the Recidemia collection
Barbequed Catfish with Summer Grilled Corn Relish
A Catfish recipe.
Barbeque fried rice
Barbeque fried rice from the Recidemia collection
Barbeque Sauce with Beer
Barbeque Sauce with Beer from the Recidemia collection
Barger Estate Piccalilli
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Barger Estate in Mckinney, Texas in 1997.
Barley, Beef and Kale Soup
Barley, Beef and Kale Soup from the Recidemia collection
Barley Flat Bread
Barley Flat Bread from the Recidemia collection
Barley Soup
Barley Soup
Basic Black Beans
Basic Black Beans from the Recidemia collection
Basic Cobbler
United States
Basic Cornbread
Preheat oven to 400 °F Grease an 9x9" baking pan.
Basic Dumplings for Soup
Basic Dumplings for Soup from the Recidemia collection
Basic Egg Salad and Egg Salad Plus
If theres anything most people have in the house, its the ingredients for egg salad. Here, the basic recipe, plus add-ins.
Basic French Dressing
Served at Scandia Restaurant From "Catsrecipes Y-Group" Makes 1¾ cups.
Basic Lasagna
Basic Lasagna from the Recidemia collection
Basic Melokiyah
Basic Melokiyah from the Recidemia collection
Basic Pesach Crêpe Batter
Basic Pesach Crêpe Batter from the Recidemia collection
Basic Pie Pastry
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Basic Pie Shell
Basic Pie Shell from the Recidemia collection
Basic Pizza Crust
Bread Recipes
Basic Scones
Basic Scones from the Recidemia collection
Basic Scones
Basic Scones from the Recidemia collection
Basic Sponge Cake
Basic Sponge Cake from the Recidemia collection
Basic Sponge Cake II
Basic Sponge Cake II from the Recidemia collection
Basic Vegetable Kebab
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Basic Vegetable Stock
This is a basic stock that may be used in place of water in almost any recipe. It's a good way to use up vegetables that less than fresh.
Basil Bean Dip
Basil Bean Dip from the Recidemia collection
Basil Buttermilk Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Basil Cherry Tomatoes
Basil Cherry Tomatoes Serve these pretty little, zesty tomatoes on a leaf of lettuce for a nice presentation. The basil gives them a lovely taste.
Basil Pork Chops
Basil Pork Chops from the Recidemia collection
Basil Tomato Salad
Makes 6 servings.
Basil Veal and Pasta
Basil Veal and Pasta from the Recidemia collection
Baskets filled with Beef Salad
In Romanian: Cosulete umplute cu salata de boeuf
Basmati Rice I
Basmati Rice I from the Recidemia collection
Basmati Rice with Raisins, Nuts and Peas
Basmati Rice with Raisins, Nuts and Peas from the Recidemia collection
Batata Madooa Siyeme
Lebanese mashed potatoes Cooking Time: 25 Minutes Serves 4
Batata Melousseh bi Senobar
Mashed potatoes with butter and pine nuts
Batchoy
Philippines has a variety of soups, among which is the La Paz Batchoy that originated in Iloilo. It is a noodle soup garnished with pork innards, crushed pork cracklings, vegetables, and topped with cracked raw egg; a truly tempting treat.
Batinjan
Aubergine stew
Batinjan bil Laban
Batinjan bil Laban from the Recidemia collection
Batooru
Batooru is a North Indian fermented bread similar to bhatoora, but is mostly popular in traditional Himachali cuisine. This bread requires overnight preparation.
Batter-fried Okra
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Servings: 8
Batter-fried Shrimp
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: The Fannie
Bauernfrühstück
Bauernfrühstück
Bauernfrühstück I
Farmers breakfast Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group Yield: 4 Servings
Bavarian Potato Salad
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Gingham Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1992.
Bavarian Potato Salad with a Twist
Bavarian Potato Salad with a Twist from the Recidemia collection