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Garlic Salt

Garlic salt is a versatile seasoning blend made from a combination of granulated garlic and table salt, often with an added anti-caking agent to prevent clumping. It serves as a convenient way to incorporate the flavors of both garlic and salt into a dish without needing to prepare fresh garlic. This popular seasoning is used in a wide range of dishes and cuisines, adding a savory and pungent depth of flavor to meals. When using garlic salt, it is essential to be mindful of the dish's overall salt content to prevent over-seasoning. Because it combines garlic and salt, home cooks can use garlic salt in place of regular salt, although it's important to adjust the amount accordingly to avoid overpowering dishes with garlic flavor. Garlic salt is an essential ingredient in various rubs, marinades, dips, and sauces, providing an effortless flavor boost that complements many ingredients.
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Garlic Salt FAQ
Garlic salt is a versatile spice blend consisting of both garlic and salt, usually combined in a 3 to 1 ratio, with salt being the dominant flavor. Having both these flavors in one blend, it adds a savory touch to most dishes. The most common mistake people make when using garlic salt is using it interchangeably with garlic powder, not realizing that garlic salt, due to its high salt content, can make a dish overpoweringly salty. A good rule of thumb is to cut down the regular salt in the recipe if you're using garlic salt or to use it in low-salt recipes. Consider adding garlic salt towards the end of the cooking process, so the garlic flavor doesn't evaporate, which is a little-known trick to get the most flavor. To intensify the flavor, consider toasting the garlic salt lightly in a pan before adding it to the dish. Additionally, remember that garlic salt is more than just a tabletop seasoning. It works incredibly well in dressings, marinades, roasts and grills, and can be added to the breading of fried foods for that extra flavor boost.
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Expiration & Storage Tips
When does garlic salt expire?
Garlic salt typically has a 'best before' date rather than a strict expiration date. Unopened, it can remain good for between 3-4 years. Once opened, it should be used ideally within 6 months for the best flavor but it remains edible indefinitely past that point until it begins to lose potency. Garlic salt doesn't freeze well, as it doesn't reduce in volume, which is the primary reason one might freeze a spice. It's also a dry product, meaning it remains shelf-stable indefinitely.
How do you tell if garlic salt is bad?
To figure out if the garlic salt is still good, check the smell and color. If its color has faded, or it no longer has any smell, it is probably past its prime. Also, if garlic salt is exposed to humidity, it may harden into clumps, but it doesn't mean it's spoiled, just less convenient to use. Taste can be another good indicator, as the salt will lose its potency over time.
Tips for storing garlic salt to extend shelf life
• Store the garlic salt in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. For instance, a kitchen cupboard is a great spot. • Ensure that the container is sealed properly after each use. • Do not use a wet spoon to take out garlic salt from its container, as added moisture can make it clump together. • Consider portioning out what you need before starting to cook to keep steam and moisture from getting into the container when you are in the middle of cooking. • If the garlic salt has hardened into clumps, you can break them up using a fork or a small, food-safe chisel.
EXPIRES WITHIN
2 - 3.6
YEARS
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