Onion Salt

Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry. Onion salt lasts indefinitely if stored properly, but potency may fade over time. Humidity causes clumping; add a few uncooked grains of rice to the container to absorb moisture.

Use onion salt in place of fresh onions in dry rubs for meat or popcorn seasoning.

Remember onion salt contains salt—reduce added salt elsewhere in your recipe to avoid over-salting.

Dissolve in a little water or oil before adding to cold dishes (salads, dressings) for better flavor distribution.

Works well in soups, stews, and ground meat dishes where you want instant onion flavor.

Beef and ground meat dishes

Popcorn and roasted vegetables

Potato and egg dishes

Soups, stews, and broths

Dry rubs for grilled chicken or pork

Forgetting that onion salt is already salted and over-seasoning a dish with additional salt.

Using it as a 1:1 replacement for fresh onions in recipes that rely on onion's moisture and texture.

Storing in a humid kitchen or loosely covered, which causes clumping and flavor loss.