Smoked Bacon Chipotle & Habanero - Spicy Hot Sea Salt - Fine Grain - 4 Oz Stackable Jar

I bought this out of curiosity and it has become one of my favorite seasonings. You need to know that I have a huge lazy-suzan filled with spices to understand how big an endorsement this is. This is a great flavoring for soups, stews, vegetable dishes, beans in addition to many meats. It has a little kick - not enough to frighten anyone away - just enough to make it interesting. I gave a package to the talented chef at our workplace cafeteria and he is constantly telling me what new thing he thought to put it in. I have ordered one of the samplers of several of their other spices and look forward to seeing what new creative dishes will arise from that. Highly recommended.

I fell in love with Spice Island Old Hickory Smoked Salt as a child. It is hard to find in my local stores. I tried a couple of different brands of smoked salt but they just did not have enough flavor. I bought several bottles a while back but was down to my last quarter of a bottle. Now it is rather expensive. So, I thought I would try something new. I am so happy I did!! This Smoked Bacon Chipotle is probably the best smoked salt I have ever had.The Smoked Bacon Chipotle is like a flavor explosion in your mouth. First you taste the hickory, then the bacon flavor and finally the chipotle and it stays on your tongue. All of this without overpowering the salt. The proportions are perfect. It is a little pricey but I think it is worth it.

Must admit we were somewhat skeptical that a true bacon flavor could be found in a salt as we were thinking "bacon bits" and Morton's. However, this is the perfect blend of flavors and the bacon taste is definitely a "true" bacon taste but not overwhelming. The first time we used it, my husband put it on his double-yolk fried eggs and declared it "great!". Can't wait to use it to rim Bloody Mary glasses, in salads and on and on! Only limited by your imagination! The jar it comes in is very attractive also! You don't have to transfer to another container.

I had high hopes for this salt. I'm making maple caramels and wanted some bacon salt to put on top for the maple bacon flavor. Unfortunately the smoke flavor was so overpowering that I couldn't taste the bacon like I wanted. It just doesn't work for what I had planned, but I can see it maybe working for other things like potatoes. Just be aware that the smoke flavor is very dominant.

I had high expectations that I would enjoy a smokey bacon taste to foods I added this to, as the smoke aroma was quite strong upon opening the jar. I was disappointed that the smoke taste is barely discernible unless a lot is added and I couldn’t taste bacon at all. I’ve tried it in multiple dishes without success, even scrambled eggs which are pretty bland and wouldn’t mask the taste of it. When I added enough to taste it, everyone complained the food was too salty, and still barely tasted it. We all have a fully intact sense of taste. I had ordered a jar for my nephew for his birthday and it was never delivered to him so now I’m kind of glad.

I used just this on pork chops and pan fried them, EVERYONE LOVED THEM! I’ve made recipes I’ve slaved over for hours, just to have my family day it was okay. Then I sprinkled this on, don’t overcook, and everyone was in love. I will try with steak, veggies, anything!

I got this to use in a recipe to make bacon-flavored deviled eggs... The recipe actually calls for using bacon grease instead of mayo - I didn't have any from cooking bacon but did have Bacon Up bacon grease. That grease does have bacon flavor, but it's mild. Since we salt the yolks anyway, I thought this would kick it up a notch. OMG. I took the lid off to smell it on arrival, and my eyes rolled up in my head! I knew I was going to have to hide it from hubby or he would just eat it, lol. Those eggs were fabulous and hubby went in search to find it, now putting it on everything lol. I overdid the first batch of 5 eggs, put in about 1/4 tsp and it was a bit much. Second batch a bit over 1/8 tsp and much better. Make sure you mix it in good so it will dissolve, it's sea salt and doesn't dissolve as quickly as table salt. LOVE this stuff!

This is my second order from Caravel Gourmet, and the variety of salts are truly impressive. And, speaking from experience, they will truly enhance your culinary experience. I personally love the savory flavor of the Smoked Garlic Fine Sea Salt, but they have dozes of flavors to chose from. I can't recommend these folks highly enough.

It has a strong smell and a bit less taste. Not bad, but won't be my favourite.