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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)

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Crockpot Saucy Chipotle Barbecue Pork

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * From: Southern Liv

RCI-VG.004.0367.001

Crockpot Sausage and White Bean Cassoulet

Serve this dish with a tossed green salad drizzled with vinaigrette.

RCI-SC.004.0012.001

Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.005.0067.001

Crockpot Swedish Meatballs

Crockpot Swedish Meatballs

RCI-SP.003.0225.001

Crockpot Texas Stew

Is mild picante sauce not spicy enough for you? Kick it up a notch with hot picante sauce. If you like it really hot, add chopped jalapeno.

RCI-SP.004.0122.001

Crockpot Tex-Mex Pork Stew

* 6 servings

RCI-RC.001.0068.001

Crockpot Toasted Herbed Rice

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L

RCI-SN.002.0120.001

Croquetas de Jamon

Ham croquettes Makes 45 to 50 croquettes

RCI-SP.001.0030.001

Crotopo soup

aka Croute au Pot (Fr.)

RCI-MT.002.0087.001

Crown Roast of Pork with Rice D'Orange

Makes 8 servings, 2 ribs each

RCI-VG.005.0049.001

Crunch Stuffed Mushrooms

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Steep Estate in Elmo, Texas in 1989.

RCI-MT.004.0334.001

Crunchy Curried Chicken Salad

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-MT.004.0335.001

Crunchy Garlic Chicken

Oven-baked chicken breasts boast a delicious crunchy coating with herbs and garlic.

RCI-BR.005.0231.001

Crunchy Hazelnut Meringue Cookies

Crunchy Hazelnut Meringue Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.001.0069.001

Crunchy Rice Pilaf

Makes 4 servings.

RCI-EG.003.0048.001

Crunchy Topped Potato Soufflé

This recipe came from the Hartman Estate Sale. It was obtained it as part of the purchase of the Family Collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.

RCI-BR.003.0161.001

Crunchy Topped Rhubarb Muffins

Crunchy Topped Rhubarb Muffins from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0178.001

Crunchy Tuna Rice Salad

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-EG.001.0010.001

Crustless Vegetable Quiche

Crustless Vegetable Quiche from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0232.001

Crystallized Ginger Cookies

Crystallized Ginger Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.005.0010.001

Csipetke

Little pinched dumplings

RCI-SP.001.0031.001

Csirkeleves

Chicken soup, also called Tyukleves

RCI-VG.004.0373.001

Cuban Beans and Rice

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RCI-VG.004.0374.001

Cuban Beans and Rice Salad

Cuban Beans and Rice Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0376.001

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0378.001

Cuban Black Beans and Yellow Rice

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-VG.004.0380.001

Cuban black bean stew

Cuban black bean stew from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0088.001

Cuban Lechon Asado ( Roasted Fresh Ham)

This is a great recipe found in Steve Raichlen's cookbook 'Miami Spice'. The pork roast is wonderful. Easy to make. VERY flavourful. Leftovers are great in wraps!

RCI-VG.004.0381.001

Cuban Pork and Chickpea Soup

Cuban Pork and Chickpea Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0382.001

Cuban-style Black Beans

Cuban-style Black Beans from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.005.0070.001

Cuban-style Picadillo

Recipe from sneakykitchen.com

RCI-MT.002.0089.001

Cuban-style Roast Suckling Pig

Cuban-style Roast Suckling Pig

RCI-SF.002.0101.001

Cuban-style Stuffed Avocados

Contributed by This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where w

RCI-VG.001.0180.001

Cucumber and Olive Salad

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RCI-VG.001.0181.001

Cucumber and Radish Salad

This salad is very easy to make.

RCI-VG.004.0383.001

Cucumber Logs

Cucumber Logs from the Recidemia collection

RCI-PF.001.0012.001

Cucumber Relish

Cucumber Relish from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0184.001

Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream

Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.001.0033.001

Cucumber soup with lemongrass and spinach

Cucumber soup with lemongrass and spinach from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0185.001

Cucumber & Tomato Salad

This salad is very easy to make.

RCI-VG.005.0050.001

Cu Kieu

Pickled spring onions From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"

RCI-MT.001.0093.001

Curried Beef Kabobs with Jade Sauce

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L

RCI-ND.005.0046.001

Curried Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad

From my Great Aunt Ludie’s Collection. The notation on card said this was a family favorite. Dated 1932.

RCI-MT.004.0337.001

Curried Chicken Livers-topped Spud

Curried Chicken Livers-topped Spud from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0385.001

Curried Chickpeas Cauliflower and Spinach

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RCI-BR.002.0029.001

Curried Flatbread with Vegetables and Thyme

Curried Flatbread with Vegetables and Thyme from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.004.0100.001

Curried Rice Salad

Curried Rice Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.002.0102.001

Curried Shrimp with Rice

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-VG.004.0387.001

Curried Vegetable Hash

Curried Vegetable Hash from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.002.0086.001

Curried Zucchini Soup

Serves four