Sal de Espelette – French-Style Seasoning Salt

Elegant, Peppery, Sweet-Heat Flavor With a Touch of French Countryside Magic. 

When just a peck won't do the trick. It's deep, it's passionate, it's fresh. It's everything you dreamed it would be the first time you tried it.

If you want a seasoning salt that hits with sophistication instead of brute force, Sal de Espelette is the blend that brings finesse to your kitchen. Built around the iconic piment d’Espelette of the Basque region, this seasoning combines heat, sweetness, savory aromatics, and a hint of tangy balsamic depth. It’s the kind of blend chefs obsess over—balanced, bright, versatile, and incredibly flavorful.

This is French flair meets modern cooking convenience.

The Flavor Profile: Peppery, Sweet, Savory, Warm, and Gently Tangy

This blend delivers layered, elevated flavor from multiple angles:

Top Flake Kosher Salt

Provides clean, crisp salinity that absorbs flavors beautifully.

Espelette Chile Powder

The star of the show—sweet, fruity heat with a gentle spice level and unmistakably French character.

Brown Sugar

Adds caramelized sweetness that balances heat and enhances browning.

Black Pepper, Paprika & Cayenne

Give the blend warmth, color, and a spectrum of peppery tones—from mild fruitiness to sharp heat.

Garlic & Onion Powder

Classic savory aromatics that create a full, rounded backbone.

Coriander

Adds citrusy, floral lift and a whisper of earthy sweetness.

Balsamic Vinegar Powder

A sophisticated touch that delivers subtle acidity, molasses-like depth, and a hint of tang.

The result?
A seasoning salt that’s peppery, sweet, savory, gently smoky, lightly tangy, and completely craveable.

Where It Comes From: The Basque Spirit of Piment d’Espelette

Born in the French Basque Country

Piment d’Espelette—grown around the town of Espelette—is a protected AOC chile prized for:

• It's fruity aroma

• It's gentle, warming heat

• It's vibrant red color

• It's culinary prestige

French cooks use it the way others use paprika or crushed chili—on eggs, seafood, poultry, stews, and vegetables.

A Modern Take on a Classic

Your seasoning salt draws inspiration from traditional Sal de Piment d’Espelette but adds:

• Balsamic depth

• Garlicky savoriness

• Slight sweetness

• Extra pepper complexity

It keeps the soul of the original while giving home cooks a much more versatile, flavor-forward version.

Why Cooks Love This Sal de Espelette

It’s Elegant Without Being Fussy

Refined French flavors, simple everyday functionality.

Perfect Heat Level

Espelette chile gives gentle heat—enough to warm the palate, never overpower.

Cleans Up Rich Dishes

Balsamic powder and coriander brighten fatty proteins and creamy dishes.

Adds Instantly “Chef-Level” Flair

A single sprinkle elevates presentation and flavor.

Works With Virtually Everything

This is your all-purpose seasoning for when you want subtle complexity instead of heavy spice.

How to Use French-Style Seasoning Salt

Everyday Essentials

• Roasted chicken

• Pan-seared salmon

• Pork chops

• Soft-scrambled eggs

• Roasted or sautéed vegetables

• Grilled zucchini or asparagus

French-Inspired Favorites

• Ratatouille

• Potato gratin

• Omelets

• Cassoulet topping

• Mussels or clams

• Brothy beans

Steak & Seafood

This blend LOVES:

• Steak frites

• Scallops

• Shrimp

• Tuna

• Whitefish

Creative Uses

• Sprinkle on hot fries or roasted potatoes

• Dust over popcorn

• Add to homemade vinaigrettes

• Mix into compound butter

• Finish soups or bisques

• Season a baguette with butter + seasoning for a quick gourmet snack

Pro Tip

Use as a finishing salt on anything that comes off the grill or out of the pan—heat activates the Espelette and balsamic notes beautifully.

French Sophistication in a Shake

Your Sal de Espelette brings refined heat, savory depth, sweetness, and subtle tang to any dish. It’s bold, elegant, and endlessly versatile—exactly what a modern French-style seasoning salt should be.

Ingredients

Top Flake Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Espelette Chile Powder, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Onion Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Coriander, Balsamic Vinegar Powder (Maltodextrin, Balsamic Vinegar (contains sulfites), Food Starch-modified, Natural Flavor, Molasses, Caramel Color).