Saltverk Arctic Thyme Salt

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

The Saltverk Arctic Thyme Salt is made with flaky sea salt from Iceland, and wild arctic thyme that grows in Iceland’s dry heath lands. This salt transports you to the gorgeous greens of Iceland with its floral aromas and fresh flavors. It has a clean, pure taste, with a wonderful brightness in quality.

PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS

This Arctic Thyme Salt from Saltverk is a great seasoning to use on roasted vegetables, like baked potatoes and roasted asparagus. It’s also great to sprinkle onto chicken dishes, or anything that you want to add a little herby quality to. It’s also great for curing meat, especially lamb.

REVIVING A TRADITION

In the 18th century, the Danish king established a salt production that made use of geothermal energy. But a few decades later, that tradition in Iceland ended indefinitely. But this tradition lived on in idea, and in 2011, Björn Steinar Jónsson founded Saltverk, reestablishing this time-old method of salt-making in Iceland. Born of a love for food and pride in his Icelandic heritage, Saltverk is found on a small peninsula in the Westfjords of Iceland, called Reykjanes, which separates two fjords and is surrounded by high mountains. They use this two-century-old method to both honor and keep the tradition, and also to create a product that is purely sustainable. Now coming in many flavors, and found in many homes, the best restaurants, and raved about by the best chefs, Saltverk is a true example of bringing an ancient tradition into the modern world.

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from moisture.