Coarse Sea Salt

Smith & Truslow Coarse Sea Salt is naturally harvested, processed without chemicals or additives, and third-party tested for heavy metals — delivering the texture, crunch, and clean mineral flavor that makes coarse sea salt the finishing touch every grilled, roasted, and baked dish deserves.

Harvested through natural solar evaporation, our coarse sea salt retains trace minerals that refined table salt loses during processing, contributing a more rounded, more complex salinity than ordinary fine salt. Whether you're finishing a grilled steak, pressing it onto fresh bread before baking, or building a salt-forward garnish for a charcuterie board, Smith & Truslow Coarse Sea Salt delivers a satisfying crunch and clean mineral character that fine salt cannot replicate.

Why Coarse Salt Is the Right Choice for Finishing

Coarse sea salt dissolves more slowly than fine salt — both in cooking and on the tongue — which is precisely what makes it the superior choice as a finishing salt. Where fine salt seasons a dish from within during cooking, coarse salt delivers a burst of texture and salinity at the moment of eating, adding a sensory dimension that goes beyond simple seasoning. This is why professional kitchens reach for coarse salt specifically for finishing grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and fresh bread — the crystal itself becomes part of the eating experience rather than disappearing invisibly into the dish.

From the Grill to the Bakery — Coarse Salt's Range

Coarse sea salt earns its place in the kitchen across an unusually wide range of applications. On the grill, it forms a crust on the surface of a well-seared steak and delivers bursts of salinity with every bite. In baking, it presses into the surface of bread dough, pretzels, and focaccia, creating a beautiful visual texture along with concentrated bites of salt. On the table, it works as a finishing salt for roasted vegetables, fresh salads, and even sweet preparations like caramel and chocolate, where its crunch provides a textural counterpoint to softer ingredients.

How to Use Coarse Sea Salt

•     Finish grilled steaks, chops, and roasted meats with a generous pinch

•     Press onto bread dough, focaccia, and pretzels before baking

•     Finish roasted vegetables, fresh salads, and grain bowls

•     Use on a butter board or charcuterie spread for crunch and visual presence

•     Sprinkle over caramel, chocolate bark, and shortbread for a salty-sweet finish

•     Finish baked potatoes, roasted corn, and grilled summer vegetables

•     Use as a finishing salt over fresh tomatoes and burrata

•     Rim cocktail glasses for a bold, crystalline finish

•     Finish avocado toast and soft-boiled eggs with crunch

•     Use as a textural garnish on soups and creamy pasta dishes

Certifications & Testing

•     Naturally pure: chemical-free processing with no additives

•     Certified gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) — less than 10ppm

•     Certified kosher by Earth Kosher

•     Third-party tested for heavy metals: lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium

•     No anti-caking agents, no added iodine

•     Never expires when stored properly

Available in a 1.7 oz jar (by volume) and refill bag. Free shipping on orders over $85.

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Also try our Fine Sea Salt and Coarse Pink Himalayan Salt — or browse our full line of Smith and Truslow Gourmet Salts