How to Make Smoked Salt

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If you're still in need of a few last-minute holiday gifts, or perhaps a hostess gift to take to an upcoming party, make a batch of smoked salt in a stovetop smoker. It's easy to do, and is a gift that will be appreciated by any foodie. I bought some fancy sel gris in bulk from my local gourmet food store, smoked it with oak chips, and packaged it in cute tiny jars that I got at a home organizing store. It can be sprinkled onto vegetables, used in place of regular salt to season many different kinds of food, or used as the finishing touch for fancy appetizers. To make your own, follow my instructions to make smoked salt.

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