Hawaiian Pa'Akai Inc, Alaea Sea Salt Medium Grains, 16 oz

My kalua pork, which goes in the crock pot for 24 hours, is so incredibly tasty. I've used other salts to rub before starting the slow cooker and it has come out so very salty. This taste has the salt flavor but it doesn't punch you in the face or make your blown out by salt. I use about 1/2 TBSP per side and slow cook without liquid for 24 hours. Amazing. Only thing better would be a trip to Hawaii and have the pork just out of the pit. I could bring back extra salt. This gives me an island hug without the travel. I go now just to enjoy the sand, surf and beautiful hiking.

Used on some BBQ Chicken - sprinkled on and let sit in the fridge for two hours - then added regular seasoning - smoked for hours and oh my the absolute best BBQ chicken we have made - and we have made a lot of it! Maybe I can get my sis to bring me some over when she visits from Oahu LOL

I use this salt in a pepper grinder. I got this years ago at a Chinese market and was glad I could get more from Amazon. It's a real flavor pop to finish off a dish just before serving. From deviled eggs to a salad or homemade low salt soup it is perfect to get the flavor pop, a little goes a long way, that salt gives dishes. Himalayan salt is good but this salt is even better.

This makes an amazing pulled pork with just this and liquid smoke. So good! I saw a recipe that used these two ingredients and could not wait to use it. But I could not find the right salt anywhere. Regular kosher salt doesn't give the flavor this gives, so the pork is just bland. This is a must for cooking. I am looking for different ways I can use this because the taste is so good. But it is really salty, so err on the side of too little salt, not too much. I bought a small package of this to try out, and then came back to get this one so that it will last more than one meal.The pulled pork I make with this is now our favorite go-to meal. It's so easy to throw in the crock pot and go. And you come home to an amazing smelling and tasting meal that even the kids love! Now I'm mad that it's so close to dinner time and I don't have time to make this tonight!

My first purchase of Alaea red salt was a souvenir from a little store on the North shore of Oahu two years ago. I never had it before then, and used it recreate a Garlic Shrimp dish that we enjoyed from food trucks while vacationing there. My stash recently ran out and since a return trip to Hawaii isn't in the plans anytime soon and I couldn't find the brand online, I looked to Amazon for something comparable. This definitely works! It's not quite as deep a red as what I'd been using but the flavor is great. It is easily acquired and 1# package means no need to scrimp and save it just for one dish anymore... I've been using a pinch atop baked potatoes(the little bit of color is nice) and as rub on a steak and to season roasting vegetables.

I like this sea salt slot but it has its drawbacks. It is too coarse to use in anything but cooking where it will dissolve. Or you have to grind it smaller. Somehow it has a meaty flavor that enhances the flavor of meat but on the other hand it makes mushrooms taste too meaty. Good to have on hand but cannot be used on everything.

Discriminating chefs always advise to use the indigenous salt when you prepare dishes from the same country/region. I do not cook Hawaiian foods often at home, but when I do Alaea sea salt is my go to for achieving that closer authentic taste for Kalua pork, grilled Ahi or Mahi, poke, etc.

I love this salt! Delicious on my pork!!