seasoned salt
Definition
Noun: A commercially prepared blend of table salt with various flavoring agents, such as herbs, spices, vegetable extracts, and often monosodium glutamate (MSG), used to enhance the taste of food.
Usage
Seasoned salt is used as a seasoning during cooking or as a condiment at the table. It is sprinkled on foods like meats, vegetables, eggs, and popcorn to add a savory, complex flavor. It is a convenient alternative to measuring and mixing individual spices.
Examples
- The recipe calls for a teaspoon of to be rubbed onto the chicken before roasting.
- She always keeps a shaker of on the dinner table next to the pepper.
- For a quick snack, he sprinkled over his buttered popcorn.
Advanced Usage
- As a Dry Brine: can be used as a dry brine for meats. The salt helps to tenderize and flavor the meat deeply.
- Let the steak rest in the refrigerator overnight with a coating of seasoned salt.
- In Marinades and Rubs: It forms a key base ingredient for many quick marinades and dry rubs for grilling or barbecuing.
- His secret barbecue rub starts with a base of garlic and herb seasoned salt.
Variants and Related Words
- Seasoning Salt: A common alternative name for the same product.
- Celery Salt: A specific type of seasoned salt where the primary flavoring is ground celery seed.
- Garlic Salt: A blend of salt and dried garlic powder.
- Table Salt: Plain sodium chloride, without added flavorings.
Synonyms
- Flavored salt
- Spice salt
- All-purpose seasoning (Note: This is a broader term that may not always contain salt as the primary ingredient.)
Related Phrases
- To season with salt and pepper: The fundamental act of seasoning, for which is a more complex substitute.
- Salt-free seasoning: A contrasting product that provides flavor without sodium.
Noun
- combination of salt and vegetable extracts and spices and monosodium glutamate
