Water
Salt water enters shallow beds and begins to concentrate.
Shop saltFrom Pacific water to coarse crystal
The basic ingredients are simple. The craft lies in timing, conditions and handling.
Salt water enters shallow beds and begins to concentrate.
Natural evaporation removes water over time.
As concentration rises, salt crystals form.
Coarse crystals are gathered, dried and prepared.
Coarse salt is useful when texture, control and slower dissolution matter. Leave crystals whole, crush them between your fingers or use a grinder.
For brining, always measure by weight when precision matters; crystal size changes how much salt fits into a spoon.