Celery Salt

Description

Salt is a versatile way to add extra flavoring to almost any food, drink or recipe. Celery salt is made by combining three parts plain salt with two parts celery seed. The cool, grassy flavor of celery seed enhances the salt and gives it a more distinct taste. Celery salt can be used as a table seasoning or in cooking to complement vegetables, creams, meats and starches.

Extra Flavor
Celery salt adds a hint of fresh flavor to anything you would typically sprinkle with plain salt. Try it on popcorn, potatoes, rice, cooked vegetables or soups. The combination of salt and celery seed enhances bland foods in need of not only salt, but subtle, tangy flavor. The Hot Dog Chicago Style website regards celery salt as the “defining ingredient” in an ideal Chicago-style dog. Many hot dog connoisseurs recommend a sprinkling of celery salt be used consistently as a finishing touch.

Meat, Poultry and Seafood Seasoning
Celery salt can be rubbed on meats alone, or in combination with other herbs and spices. It pairs well with dry mustard, paprika, garlic powder, parsley, black pepper and ginger. It is frequently combined with any of these spices and added to marinades with bases of lemon juice, soy sauce or white vinegars. Celery salt perks up the flavor of fish when combined with melted butter and drizzled over the top. It can also be sprinkled into boiling water to season shellfish as it cooks.