
Virgin-Islands Spiced Salt
by Marcus Baptiste
This Virgin-Islands Spiced Salt is a flavorful blend of sea salt, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. Perfect for rubbing over food before grilling or roasting, it adds a vibrant Caribbean touch to any dish.
Total Time
10 mins
Difficulty
Easy

Simple Tasty Recipes
Ingredients for 10 Servings
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3 tablespoonssea salt
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2 teaspoonsblack peppercorns
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1/4 teaspoonwhole cloves
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1/2 teaspoongrated nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoondried thyme
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2fresh garlic cloves, crushed
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1/2small onion, chopped
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2 sprigsfresh parsley
Time
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Preparation Time10 mins
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Cooking Time0 mins
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Total Time10 mins
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Method
- Grind all the ingredients in a mortar or food processor until well mixed.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Notes:
This is from "Herbs and Spices the Cook's Reference" by Jill Norman. Use to rub over food before grilling or roasting - a healthier version might use less of the salt and more of the other ingredients.
Serving info: Total recipe: 103g · Yields 10 portions · Portion size: 10.3g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 37 | 4 | 0% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 8.1 | 0.8 | 0% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1.9 | 0.2 | 1% |
| Protein (g) | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0% |
| Total fat (g) | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0% |
| ↳ saturated (g) | 0.1 | 0 | 0% |
| ↳ monounsaturated (g) | 0.1 | 0 | - |
| ↳ polyunsaturated (g) | 0.1 | 0 | - |
| ↳ trans (g) | 0 | 0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 20428 | 2104 | 91% |
| Calcium (mg) | 29 | 3 | 0% |
| Iron (mg) | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1% |
| Potassium (mg) | 146 | 15 | 0% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 4.9 | 0.5 | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Sea salt — 54g — Salt, table — USDA SR Legacy
- Black peppercorns — 4g — Spices, pepper, black — USDA SR Legacy
- Whole cloves — 0.5g — Spices, cloves, ground — USDA SR Legacy
- Grated nutmeg — 1g — Spices, nutmeg, ground — USDA SR Legacy
- Dried thyme — 0.3g — Spices, thyme, dried — USDA SR Legacy
- Fresh garlic cloves — 6g — Garlic, raw — USDA SR Legacy
- Small onion — 35g — Onions, raw — USDA SR Legacy
- Fresh parsley — 2g — Parsley, fresh — USDA SR Legacy
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
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