Homemade mushroom salt adds deep, savory flavor to just about everything. Made with dried mushrooms and salt, this all-purpose umami seasoning brings richness to meats, vegetables, eggs, soups, and more.
"As one who makes my own spices, I love this mix. Thanks so much for sharing this idea!"
- ★★★★★ Chef and Steward
I have been on a kick lately making homemade flavored salts, and let me tell you- they turn boring food into something special. I started with jalapeño salt. I fell in love with that stuff and starting putting it on everything. I shared some with my friends, and now they keep asking for more. I can't keep it on hand.
Then I needed a celery salt for a recipe and couldn't find it anywhere. When I finally did and saw the price, I thought "Forget this, I will make my own!!!" My homemade celery salt was better than anything store bought. It was pure celery flavor without the gritty texture.
After those wins, mushroom salt was the obvious next step. This one is finely powdered, not coarse, because it is packed with dehydrated mushrooms. That powdery texture is exactly what makes it perfect for dusting dishes with deep, savory FLAVOR!!!! I hope you love it. Enjoy. Xoxo- Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You need these three ingredients to make mushroom salt:
- sliced mushrooms-Honestly, you can use any flavored mushrooms you want. I used the sliced white button mushrooms, but Baby Bella or Shiitake would be great. You can also mix them up.
- Coarse salt-Use a coarse salt like sea salt or Kosher salt. I don't recommend table salt for this recipe.
- red chili flakes-This just adds a touch of heat and flavor. You can leave it out if you prefer no spice. I don't recommend black pepper because it overpowers the salt and masks the mushroom flavor.
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Steps
Follow these steps to make homemade mushroom salt seasoning.
- Rinse and clean off mushrooms.
- Dehydrate mushrooms according to your manufacture's instructions. They should be completely dry and brittle when finished, which ususally takes about 15 hours.
- In a blender, process mushrooms, salt, and chili flakes until completely broken down into a fine powder.
- Store in an airtight container. Add over any dish that you would add salt to give it a new flavor.
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What equipment do you need?
You will need a dehydrator for this recipe. If you are looking for a recommendation, I use the Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator. I honestly use it for all kinds of things from homemade salts to dried fruits and beef jerky. It works great. Mine has lasted for years.
You will also need a blender to grind the mushrooms into a seasoning blend.
Can you dehydrate the mushrooms in the oven?
It is easier to dehydrate the mushrooms in a dehydrator, but you can dehydrate them in your oven. To do this, follow these steps:
- Rinse and clean mushrooms. Slice them very thin.
- Arrange in a single layer, on parchement paper, on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 170-180°F and cook for 4-6 hours. You will want to partially open the oven door to leat moisture steep through. You will also want to flip over mushrooms when they are about half-way dried.
Please leave me a comment below if you make this flavored salt and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.
Also post your picture of your salt on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
Homemade Mushroom Salt (An All-Purpose Umami Seasoning)
Equipment
- dehydrator
- blender
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup sea salt
- 1 tablespoons red chili flakes
Instructions
- Rinse and clean off 2 pounds sliced mushrooms.
- Dehydrate mushrooms according to your manufacture's instructions. They should be completely dry and brittle when finished, which ususally takes about 15 hours.
- In a blender, process mushrooms,1 cup sea salt, and 1 tablespoons red chili flakes until completely broken down into a fine powder.
- Store in an airtight container. Add over any dish that you would add salt to give it a new flavor.
Dawn says
Uncooked mushrooms are hard from some people to digest. Thoughts on roasting the mushrooms first, then dehydrating them for the salt blend?
Katie Crenshaw says
Great question! Dehydrating removes the moisture from mushrooms, but it doesn't break down their structure quite the same way cooking does, so some people who have trouble digesting raw mushrooms may also have trouble with dehydrated ones. Since mushroom salt is used in such small amounts, though, you're only consuming a tiny amount at a time.
Roasting the mushrooms first is a great option! I would roast them without oil, then dehydrate them until they are completely dry and brittle before grinding them into the salt blend. It may even add a deeper, richer mushroom flavor. Thanks for the suggestion!
Carlos says
Approximately how much would one recipe of this mushroom salt make? I am planning ahead for containers for gifts I plan to make. Thanks!
Katie Crenshaw says
Hi Carlos. It varies based on the mushrooms. It makes roughly 2 1/2 to 3 cups. Hope this helps.
Chef and Steward says
As one who makes my own spices, I love this mix. Thanks so much for sharing this idea!
Loreto and Nicoletta says
We love mushrooms, and can see using this in so many delicioys ways. Puzza, pasta, soups, really the options endless. Love that you have snuck it into your recipes without your daughter knowing it. A great idea and thanks for inspiring us!
Amanda Dixon says
This mushroom salt is so worth making! It's delicious on so many things and adds the best flavor. Love the kick from the red chili flakes too.
Marisa Franca says
We love our mushrooms and I agree about the cost of flavored salts. So, when I saw this recipe I went a borrowed my son's dehydrator. I am so glad I did. The mushroom salt turned out heavenly. I'm going to be putting it on everything it tastes so good. I'm now anxious to try out the celery salt.
Amy Liu Dong says
You are giving us a simple and easy-to-follow mushroom salt recipe. I love it, and I am happy to know about it.
Heidy says
I am so happy I found your recipe via Pinterest! I was so excited to make this after coming to your blog and seeing just how versatile this mix really can be-- It came out great, and the family loved it. I am passing the recipe link to a few girlfriends from work!
Brianna says
I've bought mushroom salt before but had no idea it was this easy to make. I can't wait to use this on steaks!
Tristin says
This is such a great idea! I can't wait to make this mushroom salt AND try out the jalapeño salt, also!
Natalie says
I think I never used nor heard of mushroom salt before. But sounds so interesting. And quite delicious as a seasoning. I have a dehydrator standing with no use for ages. I will definitely give this a try.
Allyssa says
This is really helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your idea, will surely use this again! Well done!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
I love using mushroom salt as a finishing salt! I love how simple your instructions are. I'm a huge fan of homemade things like this Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Love the idea of making your own flavoured salts and home! I'm a HUGE mushroom fan so I know this one is right up my alley. Bet this would be awesome on steak 🙂 Looking forward to that celery salt one - perfect for my Caesar cocktail!