Artisanal Teas & Stone-Ground Spices in Portland

Jalapeno Salt

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$6 $12 In stock

Category: Salt

Tacos, street corn, and a frosty margarita all want the same finishing touch: a savory green heat that wakes them up without a burn. Jalapeno, garlic, onion, and cracked Tellicherry black pepper in sea salt make an all-purpose seasoning for eggs, grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, and popcorn. Rim a glass with it, or shake it over avocado toast.

The heat is mild to medium, enough to notice and gentle enough for the whole table. Garlic and onion give it a savory backbone, and the black pepper adds a little bite. We blend it in small batches in Portland.

Ingredients: sea salt, garlic, onion, Tellicherry black peppercorn, jalapeno pepper. No preservatives, no anti-caking agents. Naturally gluten-free and vegan.

How hot is jalapeno salt?
Mild to medium. It brings a bright, grassy jalapeno warmth over a savory garlic-onion base, more flavorful than fiery. Most people find it comfortable for daily use.

How do I rim a glass with it?
Rub the rim with a lime wedge, then press it into a small plate of the salt. It works for margaritas and other citrusy cocktails. The garlic and pepper add a savory depth to the tang.

What do I put it on?
Tacos, scrambled eggs, grilled chicken and steak, roasted potatoes, corn, guacamole, and popcorn. It is an easy one-shake upgrade for almost anything savory.

Is it as hot as a fresh jalapeno?
Milder and steadier. Drying and blending mellows the raw bite into an even background warmth, so you get jalapeno flavor without the unpredictable heat of a fresh pepper.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 1 review)

Lily ★★★★★

That first sprinkle on my tacos was exactly the kick they needed—green heat that wakes things up without any actual burn. The black pepper and garlic come through nicely too, so it’s not just one-note heat. I’ve already put it on eggs twice since.