Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt

What Makes It Special

• 48-hour cold smoking process — ensures full, deep absorption of natural smoky flavor.
• Bark-free red alder wood — the Pacific Northwest’s signature smoking wood, delivering clean, sweet smoke without bitterness.
• Medium grain — perfect texture for finishing, seasoning, and spice blends.
• All-natural & GMO-free — no anti-caking agents, no free-flowing additives, no artificial ingredients.
• Vegan, lactose-free & gluten-free — suitable for virtually every diet.
• Reusable 2 oz screw-top tin — beautiful, practical, and ready to refill or repurpose.
• No melamine — clean, safe, and free from processing aids.

Nutrition & Certifications

• All-natural
• GMO-free
• No anti-caking or free-flowing additives or conditioners
• Vegan & vegetarian
• Lactose & gluten-free
• Does not contain melamine
• Free of artificial ingredients & processing aids

Perfect For

• Finishing steaks, grilled meats, and BBQ
• Roasted vegetables and potatoes
• Salmon, seafood, and fish dishes
• Savory spice blends and dry rubs
• Sweet & savory combinations — chocolate, caramel, and desserts
• Rimming cocktail glasses for smoky Bloody Marys and Mezcal drinks
• Gourmet gift baskets for foodies, grill masters, and chefs

Pairs Beautifully With

Use alongside Redstone extra virgin olive oils for incredible finishing combinations. Perfect finishing salt for dishes cooked with our Misto Olive Oil Sprayer or Premium Oil Sprayer. Also pairs beautifully with our Sweet n Hot Stone Ground Mustard for bold seasoning combinations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What wood is used to smoke the salt?
Bark-free red alder wood — the signature smoking wood of the Pacific Northwest. The bark-free process ensures a clean, sweet smoke with no bitter aftertaste.

How long is the salt cold smoked?
48 hours. The extended cold smoking process ensures full, deep absorption of the natural smoky flavor throughout every grain.

What grain size is it?
Medium grain — ideal for finishing dishes, seasoning meats, and use in spice blends and dry rubs.

Is it all-natural and GMO-free?
Yes — all-natural, GMO-free, with no anti-caking agents, no free-flowing additives, no artificial ingredients, and free from processing aids.

Is it suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets?
Yes — vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free.

What does it taste like?
A deep, rich, sweet smokiness reminiscent of a Pacific Northwest campfire — balanced and complex with no bitter aftertaste. It enhances both savory and sweet dishes beautifully.

What comes in the package?
2 oz of Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt in a reusable screw-top tin — beautiful enough to display on your counter and practical enough to refill.

Is this a good gift?
Absolutely — the reusable tin makes it a beautiful, practical gourmet gift. Pair with a bottle of Redstone extra virgin olive oil and a set of artisan mustards for a stunning foodie gift set any grill master or chef will love.

What does Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt taste like?

Clean, delicate smoke with a hint of natural sweetness from 48 hours of cold smoking over Pacific Northwest alderwood. Lighter and more refined than hickory-smoked salts.

What is alderwood smoking?

Alder is the traditional smoking wood of the Pacific Northwest, used for generations to smoke salmon and shellfish. It produces a lighter, cleaner smoke than most hardwoods — perfect for delicate proteins and finishing applications.

What dishes pair best with Alderwood Smoked Salt?

Grilled salmon, smoked meats, roasted chicken, soups and stews as a finishing salt, popcorn, avocado toast, cocktail rims, and dark chocolate for a sweet-smoky contrast.

Is it a finishing salt or a cooking salt?

Primarily a finishing salt. Use it just before serving to preserve the delicate smoke character — cooking will diminish the aroma.

Is it gluten-free and vegan?

Yes. Pacific Northwest sea salt and alderwood smoke only. All-natural, gluten-free, and vegan.