Chili Grill Salt
Elevate your seasoning game with this bold and versatile Chili Grill Salt, a smoky, zesty blend that adds the perfect punch of flavor to your favorite grilled or roasted dishes. Made with coarse sea salt, aromatic smoked paprika, fiery chili flakes, and a touch of ground cumin, this 10-minute recipe captures the essence of spicy, smoky, and savory in every pinch. For a fresh twist, optional lime zest lends a burst of citrus brightness, making it a fantastic all-purpose seasoning for everything from meats and vegetables to popcorn and fries. Toasted to perfection for enhanced flavor, this homemade spice mix can be stored for up to three months, ensuring your pantry always has a delicious go-to flavor booster. Perfect for barbecue lovers and spice enthusiasts everywhere, this seasoning blend will become your secret weapon at every meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Coarse sea salt
- 2 tablespoons Dried chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest (optional, for a citrus kick)
Instructions
In a small dry skillet, toast the dried chili flakes over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the coarse sea salt, toasted chili flakes, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and ground black pepper.
If using lime zest, add it to the mixture and stir thoroughly to distribute the citrus flavor evenly.
Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet in a thin layer. Toast in a preheated oven at 120°C (250°F) for 3-5 minutes to further enhance flavors and ensure dryness. Skip this step if your seasoning blend feels sufficiently dry.
Allow the mixture to cool, then transfer it to a clean, airtight jar or spice container for storage.
Use as a seasoning rub for grilled foods, a flavorful addition to roasted dishes, or a finishing sprinkle for vegetables, popcorn, or fries. Keep in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
59 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 38813 mg | 1688% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 329 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
