Savory Salt Substitute

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A blend that's a little outside the box, this savory salt substitute uses citrus zest and herbs to amp up the flavor of dishes. Prepare it in minutes and store it for those cooking sessions when a salt alternative is needed.

serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon celery seeds
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoon powdered orange peel
1 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon sour salt (powdered citric acid)
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon powdered lemon peel, PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
1 pinch powdered lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

directions

Place all the ingredients in a small electric coffee grinder, spice grinder or blender. Grind for 10 seconds or until the mixture is fine.

Insert a funnel in the top of a glass salt shaker, pour the mixture into it and tap the funnel lightly to fill the shaker. Cover the rest of the mixture tightly and store it in a cool, dark, dry place.

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charlene8819

nutrition data

7 calories, 0 grams fat, 1 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams protein per teaspoon. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in fat.

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