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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)

RCI-SF.001.0108.001

Creole-style Flounder

Makes 6 servings

RCI-SC.003.0056.001

Creole Tartar Sauce

* Source: Coastal Living, March 2003 * Yield: Makes 1⅓ cups

RCI-VG.004.0359.001

Creole Tomatoes

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Stewart Estate in Quinlan, Texas in 1994.

RCI-BR.008.0057.001

Crêpe Cups with Ginger Fruit

Crêpe Cups with Ginger Fruit from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0225.001

Crescent Cookies

Crescent Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.007.0044.001

Crescents Or Croissants

Crescents Or Croissants from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0308.001

Crillo de Pollo

This chicken and vegetable soup is an Argentinean classic. It is as thick as a stew and as creamy as a bisque.

RCI-SN.002.0110.001

Crimsel

These rolls or muffins are kosher for Passover

RCI-VG.001.0176.001

Crimson Slaw

Crimson Slaw from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.002.0111.001

Crisp Avocado Lobster Rolls

Crisp Avocado Lobster Rolls from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.002.0112.001

Crisp California Avocado and Lobster Rolls

Crisp California Avocado and Lobster Rolls from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0310.001

Crisp Curry Chicken Wings with Coriander Cucumber Sauce

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re

RCI-VG.004.0361.001

Crisp Mariposa Squash Gratin

Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

RCI-SN.004.0049.001

Crisp Spiced Nuts

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re

RCI-SN.002.0113.001

Crispy Alimasag

Alimasag is the filipino term for crabs. Crispy alimasag is one great filipino appetizer. It is deep fried small crabs coated in a mixture of flour and egg.

RCI-SN.002.0116.001

Crispy Corn Dogs

Crispy Corn Dogs from the Recidemia collection

Crispy Gingerbread Cookies
RCI-BR.005.0227.002

Crispy Gingerbread Cookies

This recipe makes that are used for gingerbread men. To keep the cookies crisp, store them in an air-tight container.

RCI-BR.005.0227.001

Crispy Gingerbread Cookies

This recipe makes that are used for gingerbread men. To keep the cookies crisp, store them in an air-tight container.

Crispy Kangkong
RCI-SN.002.0117.001

Crispy Kangkong

Deep fried kangkong leaves coated with (egg, water, cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper) mixture.

RCI-MT.004.0318.001

Crispy mustard chicken

Crispy mustard chicken from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.002.0099.001

Crispy Scallops with Chipotle Tartar Sauce

Makes 4 servings.

RCI-VG.002.0038.001

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy on the outside, coated in a sweet maple glaze.

RCI-SN.002.0118.001

Crispy Tofu Fingers

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RCI-DS.003.0120.001

Critters in the Hay

Makes 4 quarts

RCI-SN.002.0119.001

Croatian Bow Knots

6 servings CROATIAN BOW KNOTS

RCI-BR.001.0071.001

Croatian Bribirski Prisnats

4 servings, 60 minutes preparation

RCI-BR.005.0229.001

Croatian Cookies

Makes 1 panfulFile:CROATIANCOOKIES.jpg|thumb

Crockpot Banana Bread
RCI-BR.003.0160.001

Crockpot Banana Bread

Delicious banana bread prepared in a crockpot.

RCI-VG.003.0058.001

Crockpot BBQ Baked Beans

This recipe's 12 hour cook time allows you the flexibility to go to work, come home, fire up the grill, and entertain guests-the beans will be done just in time for dinner to be served.

RCI-SW.002.0033.001

Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwiches

From Menu and Recipes Week 6/24/07 From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"

RCI-SP.001.0029.001

Crockpot Beef Brisket with Fall Vegetables

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L

RCI-SP.003.0219.001

Crockpot Black-eyed Pea Soup with Ham and Greens

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 6

RCI-VG.004.0364.001

Crockpot Boston Baked Beans

I adapted my grandmother's Boston baked beans recipe that we make in the crockpot. I left the mustard in but there's so little of it that you could easily leave it out.

RCI-VG.004.0365.001

Crockpot Boston Baked Beans I

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

RCI-MT.004.0323.001

Crock Pot Chicken

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 4.

RCI-SP.003.0220.001

Crockpot Chicken and Noodles

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-MT.004.0324.001

Crockpot Chicken and Rice

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 6

RCI-MT.006.0016.001

Crockpot Chicken II

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-VG.004.0366.001

Crockpot Collard Greens

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L

RCI-SP.003.0222.001

Crockpot Country Chicken Rice Soup

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 8

RCI-MT.002.0083.001

Crockpot Country Pork and Corn on the Cob

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L

RCI-SP.003.0224.001

Crockpot Hot and Spicy Black-eyed Peas

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * From: Southern Liv

RCI-MT.004.0330.001

Crockpot Lemon Chicken

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 6

RCI-RC.004.0098.001

Crockpot Loaded Jambalaya

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L

RCI-MT.005.0065.001

Crockpot Meatloaf

Crockpot Meatloaf from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SW.003.0027.001

Crockpot Mu Shu Chicken Wraps

Wrap the spicy chicken mixture in lettuce or cabbage leaves to serve as appetizers.

RCI-SP.004.0120.001

Crock Pot Persian Lamb Stew

Persian Lamb stew sends wonderful flavors your way - not spicy - just a nice blend of flavors. A meal in one pot.

RCI-SP.004.0121.001

Crockpot Pork Chop Potato Dinner

Tender chops cook on a bed of creamy potatoes in this all-in-one meal. It's a snap to assemble.

RCI-MT.002.0085.001

Crockpot Pork Steak Mushroom Delight

Crockpot Pork Steak Mushroom Delight from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.003.0030.001

Crock Pot Potato Soup

American cuisine Soups