Herb salt with rosemary, orange and thyme advice | April 30, 2025

For this recipe, you’ll need:

Ingredients

• 2 cups coarse sea salt, coarse rock salt, or flake sea salt (you can use Celtic, Himalayan, French, or Mediterranean salt)
• 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 6 navel oranges

Procedure

1. Prepare the citrus fruits

1. Wash the oranges thoroughly to remove any dirt or residue.
2. Grate the peel of the oranges with a fine grater, avoiding the white part to avoid bitterness.
3. Place the orange zest on a baking sheet lined with kitchen paper or parchment paper.

2. Pat the orange zest dry

4. Preheat the oven to 50-60 °C or the lowest possible temperature.
5. Dry the orange zest in the oven for about 1-2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to ensure even drying. The zest should be completely dry, but still retain its vibrant color.

3. Prepare the herbs

6. Wash and dry the rosemary and thyme leaves thoroughly.
7. Remove the leaves from the stems and chop them finely. You can also crush them in a mortar and pestle to release their essential oils.

4. Mix the herb salt

8. In a large bowl, mix the sea salt with the dried orange zest, chopped rosemary and thyme.
9. Transfer the mixture to an airtight glass jar.

5. Let it rest

10. Let the herb salt sit for at least 1 week. This way, you’ll be ensuring that the flavors intensify.
11. Shake the jar occasionally to ensure an even distribution of the ingredients.

Tips and Variations

• Storage: Herbal salt can be kept in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place for several months.
• Alternative herbs: If you prefer, you can experiment with other herbs such as sage, lemon thyme, or basil.
• Recommended uses: Use it to season grilled meats, baked fish, roasted potatoes, soups, or even to flavor butter or oils.
• Flavor intensity: If you want a more intense flavor, increase the amount of herbs or orange zest.

With this recipe, your kitchen will be filled with fresh and vibrant aromas, and your dishes will gain a unique dimension of flavor. Go ahead and customize this mix and surprise your guests with a special touch!