Salt and spices
Substitutes for salt
Salt crystals come in very different sizes, so a teaspoon of one salt can hold twice as much salt as a teaspoon of another. By weight they are the same.
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In place of kosher salt
Table salt or fine sea salt
- How much
- About half as much as Diamond Crystal kosher, about ¾ as much as Morton kosher
- How
- Not sure of the brand? Start with half and taste.
- What changes
- The same saltiness when measured this way. Fine salt sprinkled on top is less crunchy.
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In place of table or fine sea salt
Kosher salt
- How much
- About twice as much Diamond Crystal, or about 1¼ times as much Morton
- What changes
- The same saltiness when measured this way.
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Salt by weight
- How much
- 1 tsp is about 6 grams of table salt, 5 grams of Morton kosher, 3 grams of Diamond Crystal kosher
- What changes
- The most reliable way to swap, especially in baking and brines.
Good to know
- For anything "to taste", any salt works: add a little, taste, repeat.
Simmerbee recipes with salt (291)
- Air Fryer Brown Sugar Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Honey Glaze
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
- Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
- Air-Fryer Chicken Katsu
- Air-Fryer Falafel Patties
- Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Avocado BLT with Lemon Pepper Mayo
- Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burritos
- Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Crumbs
- Baked Mac and Cheese with Crispy Topping
- Baked Turkey Meatballs
- Bakery-Style Blueberry Streusel Muffins
- Blackened Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw
- Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
- Boiled Corn on the Cob with Herb Butter
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Brown Sugar Pecan Slice-and-Bake Shortbread
- Buttermilk Herb Ranch-Style Dressing
- Buttery Jam Thumbprint Cookies
- Buttery Rice Pilaf
- Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Black Pepper Pasta)
- Cajun-Style Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
- Caramelized French Onion Dip
- Cheddar Chive Buttermilk Scones
- Cheddar-Topped Beef Cottage Pie
- Cheesy Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
More salt and spices swaps
PaprikaCayenne pepperRed pepper flakesChili powderCuminItalian seasoningGaram masalaCinnamonNutmeg
Ingredient guide: Salt: pick, store and measure