Wine salt

Term for a special salt that is produced by adding red wine and is therefore reddish in colour. Sea salt, which contains traces of other substances such as potassium, magnesium and manganese salts in addition to sodium chloride, is preferable. It is also easy to make yourself, using leftover bottled wine. It is also easy to make yourself, using leftover wine. The salt is just covered with red wine and, if necessary, mixed with grated orange peel and spices such as rosemary, sage leaves or thyme.

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This mixture is then placed in the oven for 2 to 3 hours at around 70 degrees, leaving the oven door slightly open (to draw out the moisture). Wine salt is suitable for seasoning roasted or grilled meat and fish as well as sauces and vegetables. Wine salts with different grape variety flavours are available on the market; these are mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. See also under cooked wine, wine enjoyment and wine with food.

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