Whip Up a Tangy Bloody Mary Salt in Minutes! 🍅🥃
Blood-stained Mary's Seasoning
Looking to take your Bloody Mary game to the next level? Or maybe you want to add some zing to your everyday dishes. Well, whip up a batch of this easy-peasy Bloody Mary Salt! It's got a kick so bold, you'll be smacking your lips!
Here's what you'll need:
- 1/2 ounce sun-dried tomatoes (dry-packed, not in oil)
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/2 cup kosher salt (about 2 1/2 ounces)
And if you're ready to dive right in, here's a step-by-step guide to making this scrumptious seasoning!
- Heat the oven to 250°F (121°C) and arrange a rack in the middle.
- Very thinly slice the tomatoes and place them in a small bowl. Drizzle with the Tabasco and Worcestershire, and toss with your hands to combine.
- Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet and spread into a single layer, leaving at least a 1/2-inch (1.27 cm) space between the slices. Bake until they are darkened in color and the surface feels dry to the touch, about 30 minutes. Don't forget to let them cool completely on a wire rack, as they'll crisp up as they cool.
- Transfer the tomatoes to a coffee or spice grinder and pulse into small, flaky bits no larger than a sesame seed, about 8 to 10 (1-second) pulses. Add the celery seeds and pulse once or twice to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, scraping out any bits stuck in the grinder.
- Add the salt to the bowl and whisk to combine. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 months.
Don't you just love the aroma wafting through the air? It's time to put that goodness to work! Use this Bloody Mary Salt to add a savory kick to your fave dishes like:
- Seared or grilled chicken - sprinkle generously on both sides before cooking.
- Scrambled eggs - whisk a pinch into your eggs before cooking over low heat.
Of course, it's also dreamy as a rim for your ** Bloody Mary glasses**. To level up your cocktails, simply rub a lime or lemon wedge around the rim of a highball glass, dip into the salt mixture, then fill with your preferred Bloody Mary recipe.
Bonus points if you mix this Bloody Mary Salt into your go-to Bloody Mary cocktail for a full-on flavor explosion! Now, is that a party or what?
Special Equiment: Need a coffee or spice grinder for this recipe.
What to Buy: We used Diamond Crystal brand kosher salt for this recipe. You can pick it up in most grocery stores. Sun-dried tomatoes, whether dry-packed or in oil, can be found at most grocery stores. We used dry-packed in this recipe.
Happy salting and cheers to good times ahead!
Yield: About 2/3 cupDifficulty: EasyTotal: 45 minutes, plus cooling time
This recipe is part of our DIY Flavored Salts project, as well as our DIY Holiday Gifts Advent Calendar.
(Enrichment data: Discover ways to use Bloody Mary Salt with a variety of dishes and commonly used ingredients. Learn how to create a basic Bloody Mary Salt recipe that can be easily adjusted based on taste preference.)
- Instead of a basic Bloody Mary recipe, consider mixing the Bloody Mary Salt directly into your drink for a full-on flavor explosion.
- Apart from routinely using the Bloody Mary Salt as a rim for your Bloody Mary glasses, you can also sprinkle it on seared or grilled chicken for a savory kick.
- Scrambled eggs can be made more flavorful by whisking a pinch of the Bloody Mary Salt into them before cooking over low heat.
- The uncategorized pulses of dried tomatoes used in the Bloody Mary Salt can be sourced from most grocery stores, adding an extra layer of nutrition to this recipe.
