This Brand Behind My Favorite Pantry Seasonings Dropped a Kit That Will Make All Your Weeknight Meals So Much Better

In terms of spices and seasonings we keep on hand, salt is often an afterthought — a lot of us think of it as just something that comes in a big tub or cardboard container from the grocery store but let me be the first to tell you that not all salt is created equal. In fact, a lot of salt can be, well, saltier than other salt tablespoon for tablespoon, which, if you’re following a certain recipe (especially when baking) can totally throw off your end result. Plus, the right amount of salt can enhance flavors in savory dishes and even make sweet dishes sweeter. (Think about putting salt on watermelon or on top of a chocolate chip cookie.) That’s why everyone should have a few kinds of high-quality salt in their kitchen at all times, and if you’re not sure where to start, you can’t go wrong with picking up The Starter Kit from editor-favorite brand Jacobsen Salt Co.

The Starter Kit from Jacobsen Salt Co. comes with a slew of top-tier salt products, including Flake Sea Salt, Kosher Sea Salt, Fine Sea Salt, Disco di Sale, an Infused Black Garlic Slide Tin, an Infused Lemon Zest Salt Slide Tin, a Handmade Ceramic Salt Cellar by Pigeon Toe Ceramics, and a custom guidebook to get you started. This has all the essentials for seasoning and finishing your food — and even zhuzhing up dishes on the go. 

If you’re new to the wide world of high-quality salts, this is a great — and easy! — place to start. It has everything you need to get started, as well as some fun accessories and nice-to-have items. Off the bat, the Fine Sea Salt is going to be your go-to for most cooking, baking, and seasoning. For fans of coarse salt, the included Handmade Ceramic Salt Cellar is a great way to take advantage of the “pinchability” that the Kosher Sea Salt or Flake Sea Salt provides. The pocket-sized tins of Infused Lemon Zest and Black Garlic salt are awesome for adding a pop of flavor on the go — and, let’s be honest, showing off your cool salt tins. My favorite, though, is the Disco Di Sale, which is just a disc of packed salt that you can whack into a pot of water for perfectly seasoned pasta water. Overall, this kit is a great choice for beginner, intermediate, and advanced home cooks (personally, I use the salt every day). It also makes a great gift for the food-lover in your life! 

So, if you’re looking to level up your seasoning game and elevate already awesome dishes to restaurant-level quality, The Starter Kit from Jacobsen Salt Co. has everything you need to get started.