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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-MT.006.0028.001

Homemade Chorizo

Submitted by: Hawkeye Where I live there is no nearby mexican grocer or other grocery store that stocks chorizo (Syracuse NY).

RCI-PF.001.0016.001

Homemade Corn Relish

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.

RCI-SC.003.0095.001

Homemade Deluxe French Dressing

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields

RCI-SC.002.0019.001

Homemade Fluffy Horseradish Mayonnaise Dressing

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields

RCI-BR.001.0123.001

Homemade French Bread

Homemade French Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.001.0276.001

Homemade Instant Pudding

This is a home-made replacement for the instant pistachio pudding mixes found in a number of North American recipes. You must use modified cornstarch in this recipe as this is cornstarch that's already been heated to activate it.

RCI-DS.001.0277.001

Homemade Instant Pudding Mixes

These are homemade replacements for the instant pudding mixes found in a number of North American recipes.

RCI-MT.006.0029.001

Homemade Kolbász

Hungarian sausage

RCI-ND.002.0056.001

Homemade Lasagne

Homemade Lasagne from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.006.0155.001

Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie

Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.003.0170.001

Homemade Nougat

Homemade Nougat from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.001.0278.001

Home-style Banana Pudding

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Serves 6 to 8

RCI-VG.004.0667.001

Home-style Stewed Cabbage

Home-style Stewed Cabbage from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.001.0194.001

Honduran Fish and Chips

Honduran Fish and Chips from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.002.0036.001

Honduran Huevos con Salsa de Chiles

Eggs poached in chile sauce Source: Woman's Day

RCI-SC.007.0157.001

Honduran Mango Chutney

Honduran Mango Chutney from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0468.001

Honduran Pollo con Salsa

Chicken in sauce

RCI-VG.004.0669.001

Honduran Spinach and Black Bean Quesadillas

Honduran Spinach and Black Bean Quesadillas from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.001.0279.001

Honey Almond Custard

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at

RCI-MT.002.0148.001

Honey Apple Glazed Pork

=Honey Apple Glazed Pork=

RCI-SC.007.0158.001

Honey Apple Marinade

This marinade and pork were made to go together!

RCI-MT.004.0469.001

Honey-baked Chicken Wings

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Come Into

RCI-BR.001.0124.001

Honey Challah Rolls

Makes 16 rolls.

RCI-SF.004.0006.001

Honey-cured Smoked Salmon

Purchased from the Bowers Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1994. Indicates this was obtained from “Cindy’s” First Grade Teacher in 1972.

RCI-BR.008.0091.001

Honeyed Avocado Crêpes with Mango Sauce

Honeyed Avocado Crêpes with Mango Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.003.0096.001

Honey French Dressing

Honey French Dressing from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0149.001

Honey Ginger-grilled Chicken

This recipe came from a neighbor. He served it to me and I instantly fell in love with it. It has been a mainstay in our home for several years now. Yummy. Also found among the collection of recipes from the Howell Estate in Canton, Texas in 1981.

RCI-MT.002.0150.001

Honey Lime Pork Loin

Honey Lime Pork Loin from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.005.0077.001

Honey Mango Sauce

Honey Mango Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0476.001

Honey-Mustard Chicken

I have not tried this dish but cooking cauliflower for 20 minutes is just too long. I would advise 10 minutes tops to keep its bright color and not become mushy. Contributed by Judi M.

RCI-MT.004.0478.001

Honey Orange Basil Chicken

From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group" Submitted by: Momzright to Prevention.com Hands-OnTime: 15 Minutes | Cooking Time: 15 Minutes | Total Time: 8 Hours 30 Minutes Serves: 8

RCI-SF.001.0197.001

Honey-Peppered Salmon

American cuisine | Fish

RCI-BR.006.0158.001

Honey Rhubarb Pie

Honey Rhubarb Pie from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.003.0097.001

Honey-Vinegar Dressing

Source: High Cotton Cookin': A Collection of Southern Country Recipes by Mary E. Abramson, Marvell A

RCI-RC.001.0094.001

Honey Walnut Dressing

Makes 6 servings

RCI-BR.001.0125.001

Honey Whole Wheat Bread

Honey Whole Wheat Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0479.001

Hong am Rèisleck

Chicken in white wine

RCI-ND.005.0059.001

Hong Kong Noodle Soup

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-VG.005.0074.001

Hongos en Escabeche

Pickled Mushrooms

RCI-SC.007.0160.001

Hopeless Fudge Frosting

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

RCI-VG.003.0072.001

Hoppin' John I

Hoppin' John I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.003.0073.001

Hoppin' John with Bacon

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-VG.003.0074.001

Hoppin' John with Ham Hocks

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-BR.001.0126.001

Hops Bread

Hops Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0304.001

Horiatiki I

Horiatiki Serves 4 persons

RCI-VG.001.0307.001

Horitaki Greek Salad

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wiggins Estate in Montgomery, Alabama in 1987.

RCI-SC.002.0021.001

Horseradish and Sour Cream Sauce

In Romanian: Sos de hrean si smantana

RCI-SN.001.0218.001

Horseradish Dip I

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Gibson Estate in Quinlan, Texas in 1981.

RCI-SC.003.0098.001

Horseradish French Dressing

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields

RCI-SC.007.0162.001

Horseradish Relish

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