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Why We Use (a LOT of) Redmond Real Salt {Review}

November 30, 2018 (UPDATED: December 17, 2020) by Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship® 36 Comments

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why we use a lot of redmond real saltI just love Real Salt.

I love the rustic multicolored granules. I love the story on the bottles of how it was discovered. I love that it comes without contamination from modern pollution. I love the 60 trace minerals.

I love sprinkling it on my eggs with abandon not worrying about the perils of refined salt. (What’s the deal with the health benefits of unrefined salt?)

Now that I’ve even been down in the mine in Utah, I love the whole company and their commitment to quality and purity even more:

Redmond Real Salt mine in UtahAnd I love that the 10-pound buckets, of which I now have many, are awesome to fill with a whole 9-tray batch of crispy apple chips. Just sayin’. It’s the little things.

When we were filming for our video-based kids cooking class, the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, we were turning brand names away from the camera, but on my Real Salt, I was like, “I know them – I kind of want this one on camera, and I know they won’t mind!”

We’ve been Real-Salt-onites since at least 2010 and Remond-Clay-ites for almost as long. I love their products and even more, their philosophy of business: The customer is always right, the product should be natural, God’s gifts, best quality, and generosity is certainly their default.

BYOS

“Did you bring your own salt?” the gal next to me at my last book club asked, surprised.

“Um, yeah,” I ducked my head sheepishly. I had been trying to surreptitiously get my Real Salt pocket shaker out of my purse to make the beet-tomato-and-goat-cheese salad come into its own with flavor, but I got busted.

Since I was outed anyway, I figured a little real food evangelization wouldn’t hurt. “It’s Real Salt, and it has over 60 minerals instead of just two. It’s from this ancient underground sea deep in Utah.”

Yes, I really do stuff like that. And I give out Real Salt minis as stocking stuffers and party favors. Real foodies can be a different sort of breed (a heritage one, hopefully, right!? Ha!).

New Flavored Grinders to Make Flavorful Meals Easier

Redmond Real Salt grinders: lemon pepper & garlic pepper

Redmond just keeps adding new ways to keep real food delicious. I’m so excited about these new flavored salt grinders, in Lemon Pepper and Garlic Pepper. They only use the highest quality organic ingredients and skip all those nasty fillers, sugar and additives you’ll find in other flavored salt grinders.

We’ve had some since summertime and they’ve become a staple on our table. Like literally…you know how you might always leave salt and pepper on the table? These little cousins fit right in and have taken root! Even our little kids adore putting them on steamed or roasted veggies, meats, and salads. Honestly, sometimes I wonder why I spend any time seasoning at the stove!

Also, it has to be said – if you’re a fan of efficiency (and what parent isn’t?), to get 3-4 flavors in one quick grind is delicious and quick!

How we use our Unrefined Sea Salt

It used to alarm me a little bit when I realized how quickly I could go through a 10-pound bucket of unrefined salt.

It took our family less than a year to get through the whole thing!

And it’s not like we’re superfluous with our shaker at the table – although I admit I’m not afraid to add a little more to my eggs or soup, because I know that I’m still not using as much white salt as your average American eating processed foods.

There are health benefits to unrefined salt. It may even boost your metabolism! And I feel good about using Real Salt, with all the trace minerals God intended salt to have.

So although it shocked me at first when I realized that I could already see the bottom of this seemingly massive bucket of salt, I’m not worried about it.

When you think about from-scratch cooking and start adding up the teaspoons, it’s easy to understand how fast it can go!

Unrefined Salt

Using Real Salt in a Whole Foods Kitchen

My son was reading the Real Salt shaker at the table one night when he was about 10, and he piped up with curiosity, “Why do other salts have anything other than just salt in them?”

I told him that most salts add stuff to make it flow well.

“That’s dumb,” he wisely said. “Why?”

“I guess salt sometimes clumps up a little bit,” I answered.

“Who cares? Not a big deal.”

Wise again.

White table salt is also usually adulterated with dextrose, a corn sweetener. Why that’s there I really don’t know.

We’re all about the Real Salt, with the full spectrum of minerals.

I love supporting this US company while supporting my family’s health, and my husband loves the grilling seasoning so he can just take one bottle outside to season meat. I have a feeling the new flavored salt grinders are going to be a new favorite of his!

Where Does it Go?

When you’re measuring by the teaspoon or tablespoon (and not just a tabletop shaker), here’s where your Real Salt goes:

  • Making homemade chicken stock requires 1 teaspoon per quart. When I make a batch of broth, I always make three, so that’s about 4-6 gallons of broth, or 16-24 teaspoons (up to a half cup) of salt!
  • Our favorite whole wheat rolls use 2 teaspoons of salt for just one batch, and my honey whole wheat sourdough that used to be our daily bread, literally, calls for 2 teaspoons per batch as well.
  • I’ve fallen off the wagon, sadly, of making homemade crackers, but both the Wheat-Thin-style cracker and the sourdough cracker that I used to make regularly take another teaspoon per double batch (and a double batch is barely worth dirtying the bowl – I’m a quad batch homemade cracker maker when I take the time!).
  • Throw a half to a full teaspoon into each casserole, batch of rice, or pound of homemade spiced sausage that I make and you can see how it really adds up!

I’ve now graduated from the 10-pound bucket to the 25-pound bag, which I split with my mom who makes a lot of homemade bread.

Real Salt offers plenty of ways to buy salt in bulk, in case 25 pounds seems a little much.

  • Regular 26-oz. refill pouch (my mom loves the pour spout on these, easier to refill the shakers)
  • Eco-friendly paper refill pouch (I love this one because I hate throwing away plastic)
  • 10-pound bucket (reuse the bucket for airtight food storage like dried beans, homemade apple chips and more!)
  • 25-pound bag (this is a plastic bag, but I’ll at least use it to line a bathroom garbage before throwing away)
If you are ready to get REAL with your salt, use the code “Kitchenstew” for 15% off anything.

Sea Salt Bucket

Other Ways to Use Real Salt

My husband and I are trying to take one salt bath per week (rather unsuccessfully, unfortunately, but it’s a good goal). We use Redmond bath salts and a good soak, and not only is it relaxing but I know I’m assimilating minerals through my skin that can bring better balance to my body.

I also use Real Salt for cleaning. It works so well to clean my cast iron pans!

Have you tried Real Salt? What is your favorite use for Real Salt?

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Katie Kimball, CSME is a trusted educator and author of 8 real food cookbooks. She is passionate about researching natural remedies and making healthy cooking easier for busy families. She’s been featured on media outlets like ABC, NBC and First for Women magazine as well as contributing regularly on the FOX Network.

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36 Bites of Conversation So Far

  1. D says

    November 8, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    What kind of salt shaker do you use with Redmond’s? My fiestaware salt shaker will not allow for sufficent salt shaking. Is their a favorite of yours? I would like to be able to use an attractive one to leave at my stove side. We have been using this salt for over 10 years! I was unaware of the 10 pound size though! Thanks!

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    • Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship says

      December 12, 2019 at 10:39 pm

      Whoops, sorry I missed your comment – once November started “holiday” stuff got crazy over here! I’m pretty boring and just use the salt shaker Real Salt comes in. I know some people have very attractive “pinch bowls” stove side — because salt is naturally antibacterial I guess it doesn’t matter if you stick your fingers in it?
      Glad to help introduce you to the big salt! 😉 Katie

      Reply
  2. Rust says

    November 30, 2018 at 9:44 am

    I would use the grinders on fish and roasted veggies. I am one of your current email subscribers.

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  3. Melissa Storms says

    December 14, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    I am a newsletter subscriber already.

    Reply
  4. LoisG says

    December 14, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    I thought I posted a comment earlier but don’t see it now. About 18 months ago Wardee introduced me to Real Salt and I’ve been using it ever since. I cannot tolerate regular sodium chloride, but I can – and do – use Real Salt with abandon. And I feel better now too. I use at least 6 pounds a year.

    I too wasn’t able to register for the drawing, perhaps because I already subscribe. Great giveaway though!

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  5. Lorie says

    December 12, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    Great offer here, Katie 🙂 I am a current subscriber. We use at least 15+ lbs of either Redmond’s RealSalt or Grey Himalayan Salt (and sometimes the pink) for a family of 5 and many regular extras. Several family members have adrenal dysfunction along with other chronic health issues, so it’s a regular staple at our house. Thanks again for this opportunity.

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  6. Rhoda says

    December 10, 2017 at 1:02 am

    I am a subscriber already. Thank you for a terrific give away!

    Reply
  7. Aniko says

    December 9, 2017 at 10:54 pm

    Katie, great post! I was going to get REAL, but “Kitchenstew” did not work?!

    Reply
    • Laura Snell @ Kitchen Stewardship says

      December 10, 2017 at 10:45 am

      Hey Aniko, I just tested the coupon code on my own computer and it did work. Maybe it was a temporary glitch and it’s all worked out now?

      Reply
      • Aniko says

        December 10, 2017 at 1:58 pm

        Hi again Katie, sorry to be a pain. I tried it in two browsers and deleted cache and re-tried no REAL for me. So I guess I have some sort of a weirdness going on between my pc and the REAL people, not sure, but I get the message “Kitchenstew” does not exist. Don’t worry tho.

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        • Laura Snell @ Kitchen Stewardship says

          December 11, 2017 at 10:38 pm

          How strange, Aniko! Please do contact Redmond so they can troubleshoot with you. Unfortunately, I can’t do anything about the coupon not working on their site, but I’m certain that the folks over at Redmond would want to help you get the discount you deserve. https://redmond.life/contact-redmond-life/

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  8. Karen D says

    December 9, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    I go through about 3 pounds annually. Real Salt is my favorite.

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  9. Marie says

    December 8, 2017 at 10:18 pm

    I am a current subscriber

    Reply
  10. M. says

    December 8, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    RealSalt is the only salt in my home! When DH takes leftovers to work, I send him with a shaker of RealSalt.

    Reply
  11. Rachael says

    December 8, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    I love using real salt you can definitely taste a difference between the salt they process and unrefined pure salt.

    I am also a subscriber.

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  12. Jen says

    December 8, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    We love using Real Salt as well! I think I learned about it from you a few years ago. Lately I have been concerned though that we need the iodine and are not getting enough. We eat a “real food diet” so get very little salt. Do you think that if you are eating, whole, natural foods, your body will get enough? Or, do you have a brand of salt with iodine that you use as well?
    Thanks!
    Jen

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    • Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship says

      December 8, 2017 at 3:29 pm

      Hi Jen, Such a good question! I really love the explanation here:
      https://realsalt.com/does-real-salt-have-the-iodine-we-need/

      And we also add kelp powder, high in iodine, to our family’s smoothies.
      🙂 Katie

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      • Rachel Rutkoski says

        December 9, 2017 at 10:52 am

        Thanks for the great post! Very clear how much you genuinely love Real Salt. I am planning to try some soon!

        Do you have a particular brand and source for the kelp powder you mentioned in the comment above?

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  13. Debbie says

    December 8, 2017 at 11:42 am

    I love Real Salt and Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, but I tend to buy the Him. Pink because of the pricing I can find. I keep searching for which is better, healthwise, but do you know if one is significantly better than the other and why? Thanks!

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    • Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship says

      December 8, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      I think they’re pretty close, Debbie – might have a handful of minerals different but both have dozens. Real Salt is US made which I appreciate a lot. Even Redmond/Real Salt admits that the health benefits are similar: https://realsalt.com/comparing-real-salt-to-himalayan-celtic/

      🙂 Katie

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  14. linda perry says

    December 8, 2017 at 10:38 am

    I already subscribe to your newsletter and find a lot to be thankful for in it! Thanks for all you posts and help!

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  15. Amie says

    December 8, 2017 at 9:35 am

    We use sea salt, Himalayan salt, and real salt. We made the switch after a family member was diagnosed with a corn allergy. From what I have learned the dextrose is used to stabilize the iodine on the salt. All iodized salt has dextrose even iodized sea salt.

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  16. Emily ADAMS says

    December 8, 2017 at 7:48 am

    I am a subscriber

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  17. Emily ADAMS says

    December 8, 2017 at 7:39 am

    I am like to use the pink Himalayan salt, the last time I bought some it was from Sam’s Club. We have started using more because my husband has started smoking our bacon and turkey.

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  18. Kathleen says

    September 14, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    I too use Real Salt. It’s my favorite and I don’t worry if someone feels they need to add more salt to their food since I am not a heavy salter. I love that I can see the minerals when put salt into a pot of water for pasta. We keep it in a jar on the counter so when my 6 year old makes eggs he is able to get it easily. I love that it’s not terribly expensive either.

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  19. Marcella says

    September 12, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    You got me started using Real Salt a few years ago and we love it. We also love their seasoned salt – so yummy! Oh, and I already subscribe to your newsletter…not sure where I was supposed to tell you that, the raffle copter thing just said to tell you 🙂

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  20. Bev says

    September 12, 2016 at 12:09 am

    I enjoy using the Himalayan salt, it’s a pretty pink color. I use Kosher and sea salt too. I like hte grinders for my salt.

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  21. Lindsey says

    September 10, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    We love Real Salt! I never worry about how much real salt I use; I use it liberally and feel great, but when I eat out somewhere that uses a lot of conventional salt I get totally bloated and need to drink 2 gallons of water afterward. It’s pretty crazy to see such a big difference!

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    • Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship says

      September 14, 2016 at 10:09 am

      Wow! That is fascinating (in a not-so-great sort of way I suppose for you)!

      Reply
  22. Michelle Bonsell says

    September 10, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    i didn’t know where to post this for the drawing but I already subscribe to your newsletter I checked the box and entered it but you said let you know if I already subscribe and I do.

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    • DebbieP says

      December 4, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      Me, too! 😊

      Reply
      • DebbieP says

        December 4, 2018 at 12:53 pm

        And I entered my Twitter name wrong: I’m @mrsbpart. I don’t know what I entered but it wasn’t that! 😆

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  23. Mandy Cruz says

    September 10, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    I recently just started grinding my own flour and making our bread (with some trial and error) and I use the Real Salt and I love it. I am trying to learn as much as I can to feed my families the best.
    I love your site and your encouragement. I look forward to what I can glean from you.
    🙂

    Reply
  24. Rust says

    September 10, 2016 at 10:53 am

    Since I make my own stock and bake often, and cook nearly every day, I would say I go through at least 10#, probably quite a bit more. I use only sea salt, mostly purchased in 3# bags at the grocery.

    Reply
  25. Amanda says

    September 10, 2016 at 9:23 am

    I love using Real Salt too, and we go through it like crazy as well. When my kids were doing your cooking classes they thought it was so cool that you use the same salt we do! I tried ordering my salt in the paper bags to save on plastic, and they came wrapped in plastic so they wouldn’t leak. 🙁 Now I have found a small farm store that sells it and I usually get it there.

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    • Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship says

      September 14, 2016 at 10:10 am

      Oh dear! I didn’t know that the paper bags would be wrapped in plastic – was that from Redmond or somewhere else like Vitacost? Ironic. Phooey. I love that your kids noticed the salt in the videos, woo hoo! 😉 Katie

      Reply

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