Cilantro Lime Salt
Cilantro Lime Salt
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, packed, leaves and tender green stems
- 2 cups coarse sea salt, or kosher salt
- 3 limes, zested
Instructions
- 1
Wash the fresh cilantro thoroughly and dry it really well. You can use a salad spinner or paper towels to ensure it's as dry as possible.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Trim off any tough or dried ends from the cilantro. Make sure to keep the tender green stems, as they are packed with flavor and contribute to the salt's aroma.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the prepared cilantro, the zest of 3 limes, and the 2 cups of coarse sea salt (or kosher salt) to a food processor.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pulse the ingredients in the food processor until everything is finely chopped and evenly distributed throughout the salt. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even processing.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Preheat your oven to 175°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the cilantro lime salt mixture in a thin, even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 175
- 6
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and dry the mixture for about 1 to 2 hours. Stir the mixture and break up any clumps partway through the drying process (around the 45-minute mark) to promote even drying. The exact time will vary, but the goal is for the salt to be completely dry and loose.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 175
- 7
Once completely dry, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cilantro lime salt cool completely to room temperature. This is crucial before jarring to prevent condensation.
⏱️ 30 min
- 8
If you desire a finer or more even texture, transfer the cooled, dried salt back into the food processor and give it a few quick pulses.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Store the finished cilantro lime salt in airtight jars. This recipe makes approximately four 4-ounce jars.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Cilantro Lime Salt
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, packed, leaves and tender green stems
- 2 cups coarse sea salt, or kosher salt
- 3 limes, zested
Instructions
- 1
Wash the fresh cilantro thoroughly and dry it really well. You can use a salad spinner or paper towels to ensure it's as dry as possible.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Trim off any tough or dried ends from the cilantro. Make sure to keep the tender green stems, as they are packed with flavor and contribute to the salt's aroma.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the prepared cilantro, the zest of 3 limes, and the 2 cups of coarse sea salt (or kosher salt) to a food processor.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pulse the ingredients in the food processor until everything is finely chopped and evenly distributed throughout the salt. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even processing.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Preheat your oven to 175°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the cilantro lime salt mixture in a thin, even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 175 - 6
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and dry the mixture for about 1 to 2 hours. Stir the mixture and break up any clumps partway through the drying process (around the 45-minute mark) to promote even drying. The exact time will vary, but the goal is for the salt to be completely dry and loose.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 175 - 7
Once completely dry, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cilantro lime salt cool completely to room temperature. This is crucial before jarring to prevent condensation.
⏱️ 30 min - 8
If you desire a finer or more even texture, transfer the cooled, dried salt back into the food processor and give it a few quick pulses.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Store the finished cilantro lime salt in airtight jars. This recipe makes approximately four 4-ounce jars.
⏱️ 5 min