If you like regular garlic salt, then you are going to love our Smokey Garlic Salt. We smoke the salt, not the garlic, so it's got a great natural garlic taste, expertly matched with balanced smokiness and finished with a hint of basil. That's it, nothing too out there, just an awesome seasoning for everyday use. No recipes needed, use before, or after cooking and it’ll become your go-to salt for go-to flavour!
🧂 The Ultimate Guide to Smokey Garlic Salt: A Kiwi Twist on a Classic Seasoning
1. Introduction Say kia ora to your new secret weapon: Smokey Garlic Salt. This isn’t your standard pantry shaker—it’s a bold, New Zealand-made upgrade featuring smoked sea salt, loads of garlic, and just a hint of basil to keep things interesting. Whether you’re roasting veg, searing steaks, or zhuzhing up popcorn, this versatile seasoning adds rich, savoury depth without overpowering your dish.
Crafted by Spicecraft for home cooks who love big flavour without faffing around, it’s the easiest way to give your food that “ooh, what’s in this?” moment—every time.
2. Origin & History Garlic salt first popped up in mid-20th century America—where people were keen on shortcuts but maybe not so worried about flavour. Early versions were often a mix of garlic powder and harsh table salt. Functional, sure. Memorable? Not really.
We decided it was time for a glow-up. So at Spicecraft, we:
Smoke the salt (not the garlic) for real smokey depth
Use loads of garlic, for full garlic flavour
Add a touch of basil for a subtle herbal lift
The result? A classic made better, Kiwi-style.
3. Ingredients & Flavour Profile No fillers. No weird aftertastes. with a core of three simple, real ingredients that punch well above their weight, with a couple of side acts to help keep it fresh and free flowing.
🧂 Naturally smoked sea salt – deep, savoury, smoky richness 🧄 Real garlic – punchy, aromatic, and comforting 🌿 Basil – a whisper of fresh, herbal brightness
Flavour vibes: Imagine the cosy appeal of garlic bread, the boldness of BBQ, and the freshness of basil—all in one versatile blend. Compared to your average garlic salt: ✔️ More garlic ✔️ More balanced ✔️ Way more fun to use
It’s great with savoury dishes—but don’t be surprised if you start tossing it on popcorn or even creamy dips. It’s that good.
4. Traditional & Modern Uses
🔥 Classic Favourites:
Garlic bread (sprinkle it on, no regrets)
Roast potatoes & kūmara
Use as a layer rub for low n slow BBQ
Great for faster pasta!
🌟 Modern Kiwi Twists:
Sprinkle over avocado smash
Stir into pasta water for extra depth
Popcorn topper (trust us—life-changing)
Bloody Mary rim salt for brunch-level brilliance
💬 Customer fave: "I use it in my cheese scones—next level!" – Gemma, Wellington
5. Cooking Tips & Techniques
✅ Before cooking: Rub into meats or toss through veg before roasting ✅ During cooking: Stir into soups, sauces, or pasta as you go ✅ After cooking: A finishing sprinkle that adds flavour and crunch
🔥 Best cooking methods:
Roasting
Grilling
Mixing into butter or dips
💡 Pro Tip: Mix 1/2 tsp Smokey Garlic Salt with 40gsoftened butter for an instant garlic bread spread. Bonus points if you toast it under the grill.
6. Why Our Blend is Special We don’t just chuck garlic powder and salt in a jar and call it a day. Here’s what makes Spicecraft’s Smokey Garlic Salt the standout:
🔥 We smoke the salt—not the garlic for a cleaner, deeper flavour 🌿 We use real ingredients, and yes we use anticaking agent too - nobody wants a smokey garlic Rock inside a jar! 🇳🇿 It’s small-batch blended in New Zealand, so it’s fresh, flavourful, and local
💬 What people say: "Finally a garlic salt that doesn’t taste like chemicals!"
7. Recipe Idea: Smokey Garlic Potato & Bacon Chowder 🥓🥔 Want to show off your new favourite seasoning? This creamy, comforting chowder is the ultimate winter warmer.
How to make it:
Sauté bacon and onion in olive oil
Add cubed potatoes and chicken stock + 2 tsp Smokey Garlic Salt
Why it works: The smokey salt enhances the bacon, balances the cream, and makes those potatoes sing.
Final Thoughts: Flavour, Elevated Smokey Garlic Salt is the cheat code for making everyday meals taste like they came from a fancy bistro. Whether you’re roasting a chook, pan-frying mushrooms, or just whipping up some late-night toast, this blend brings serious flavour with zero effort.
Ready to shake things up? 👉 Grab a jar of Spicecraft’s Smokey Garlic Salt and taste the Kiwi-made difference.
Made from ingredients with No gluten, no nuts, no wheat, no soy, 100% Vegan (unless you use it on meat!)
Contains NO ONION.
No Rules, no recipes
Sprinkle it on meats before cooking , steak, kebabs, chicken, fish, lamb, pork,
Great in mashed potatoes,
Brine your stirfy chicken, sprinkling on and leave to sit for 20 min, The meat will be moister and more flavoursome.
Use in stir-fries, pastas, Casseroles
Add it to butter for a quick garlic butter, add it to mayo for a quick Aioli.
Spinkle on potato wedges, or fish and chips.
allspice, basil, bay leaf, black peppercorns, brown rice flour, cardamom, celery seed, cloves, garlic, ginger, hickory smoke, mace, mustard, nutmeg, paprika smoked, sea salt, silicon dioxide (anticaking), white pepper.
Blended by us, in our own facility, from the highest quality local and imported ingredients.
Great recipe from SpiceCraft for Smokey Garlic Salt Pumpkin Soup was delicious that we had it two nights running. Easy to make and delicious to eat
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Vida T. (Tauranga, NZ)
Nothing can compare with this spice
On cheesy,baked kumera
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Carl D. (Wellington, NZ)
Great combination of 3 flavours...smokey, garlicky and salty
Seasoning a steak for the grill.
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Pam H. (Palmerston North, NZ)
Love it, use it every day
Use it in everything but especially over tomato
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Rebecca
Love the products. All the flavours are amazing. Give it a try I recommend the Bagel no bagel - its so delicious. You will regreat not having tried it sooner! Come on NZ support good local businesses, buy your spices from spicecraft
This is an independent review.
