From the misty shores of the Isle of Skye, we bring you a taste of tradition. Our smoked sea salt, a culinary gem, captures the essence of this enchanting place. Join us on a journey of flavour and discovery.
How Our Inspiration Was Ignited
Inspired by the rugged beauty and ancient traditions of the Isle of Skye, our smoked sea salt captures the essence of this enchanting place. The island's volcanic landscape and the smoky fires of its traditional black houses have shaped our passion for creating a truly unique culinary experience.
The Natural Smoking Process – Welsh Homestead Smokery’s Burning Passion
Our natural sea salt crystals are smoked by the Welsh Homestead Smokery, who are an artisan, family-run company based in Wales, a kindred Celtic-heartland. The Welsh Homestead Smokery are loyal collaborators of ours and are very kindly teaching us their craft from their wealth of expertise. The sea salt crystals are cold-smoked. This is where the salt is exposed to only the smoke from a wood fire, but not the flames. Therefore, it is done at a lower temperature than hot-smoking, ensuring that the mineral richness of our sea salt crystals is preserved. Our sea salt is smoked for a long-period of time to guarantee a full and definite smoky taste.
The Scottish History of Smoked Foods – Stoking the Fires of History
We are stoking the fires of history by continuing the ancient tradition of smoking foods. Humanity has been smoking food since caveman times. Originally used with meats and fishes, smoking expanded to all sorts of foods, such as cheeses, garlic, chillies and, of course, salt. Scotland has a large coastline and many island communities, so has always had a large fishing industry. Salmon, herring, mackerel and pollack are all fishes found in waters around Skye. Prior to the invention of refrigeration and vacuum-packing, curing and cold-smoking the fish was the main method of preserving them. Burning wood releases an array of natural chemical compounds, including phenols, which have antimicrobial properties. These helpful compounds are absorbed by the foods being smoked, preventing food spoilage.
Culinary Adventures
Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to experiment, our smoked sea salt offers endless possibilities. Use it to enhance the flavours of meats, fish, vegetables, and even desserts. Create a dry rub for your barbecue, sprinkle it over cheese or avocado, or add a touch of smoky sweetness to your chocolate or ice cream. The culinary possibilities are boundless.
As well as saving your food from decay, these natural smoke compounds can save your dish by giving that delicious sweet and woody smoky flavour - which now can be yours to enjoy using our scottish smoked sea salt !