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Key Takeaways
- McCormick is releasing a new line of finishing salts with both sweet and savory options.
- The new flavors are perfect for grilling, and fans on social media are already buzzing about them.
McCormick is a spice rack staple and for good reason. The 136-year-old company started by selling flavor extracts door to door, and since then has expanded its reach worldwide. McCormick’s lineup has grown to include dried herbs, spice mixes, and hot sauce to name a few. And just when you think McCormick’s covered it all, it launches another innovation—like its trio of picnic-inspired seasonings or crushed jalapeño peppers—giving fans a whole new way to add flavor to their favorite dishes.
In December, McCormick launched a line of finishing sugars that added pizzazz to all our holiday baking. Now, the brand is releasing a line of finishing salts and they’re headed to grocery stores just in time for grilling season.
McCormick’s New Limited-Edition Finishing Salts
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If you’ve ever made sheet pan chicken or roasted vegetables and felt they were missing something, your first instinct was likely to reach for the salt. Salt plays a crucial role in cooking and baking, and without it, even the best dishes can fall flat. It balances sweetness and adds vibrancy to lackluster ingredients, allowing their best flavors to shine through.
McCormick’s Finishing Salts feature large-grain salt, which adds texture and impactful flavor to the dish with just a sprinkle. According to the brand, these can be used during cooking to enhance flavor, as a garnish, and even on the rim of your favorite cold drinks.
Here’s a look at the flavors:
- Smoky Garlic & Rosemary: Effortlessly liven up basic mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, or focaccia with just a pinch of this savory garlic-and-rosemary finishing salt. The versatile flavor will pair perfectly with any protein, but can also be used on snacks such as popcorn for an herbaceous twist.
- Balsamic & Herb: Punch up your meals with tangy balsamic flavor. This is perfect for dishes that could benefit from acidity but whose texture may be negatively affected by additional liquid, such as grilled chicken, avocado toast, or pan-seared ribeye steak.
- Brown Butter: Flaky sea salt may be your go-to for caramel and brownie bites, but why not take things up a notch with a hint of brown butter? It’s sure to add a sweet-and-salty depth to desserts, baked pork chops, and even sweet potatoes.
- Zesty Lemon: This Zesty Lemon Finishing Salt is an ideal pantry staple that can be used for chicken, fish, and even pasta dishes that need a citrusy boost.
- Watermelon Lime: This fruity and refreshing finishing salt is sure to perk up any fruit salad. Watermelon and zesty lime make the perfect accompaniment for fruit sorbet, frozen cocktails, and can add flavor to tasteless watermelon slices.
Fans on social media are already dreaming up ways to use McCormick’s new line of finishing salts. “I know watermelon lime will slap in a watermelon feta salad. And you already know that zesty lemon goes with wings or a chicken cutlet, I mean that’s obvious, isn’t it?“ said one Instagrammer. “All sounds so good. The brown butter, I can see it for cookies,” added another commenter.
McCormick’s finishing salts are now available on the brand’s website and Amazon. The line is expected to roll out to retailers nationwide in May, so be sure to keep them in mind when you’re planning your Memorial Day cookout menu.
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