FAQs

What is cold smoking? Cold smoking dates back hundreds, if not thousands of years. The process was originally used by the vikings to cure and preserve meat. They would hang meat from the mantle above the fireplace overnight which would allow the smoke from the embers to adhere to it without having the heat from the fire transfer to the meat.

We use a similar method of cold smoking - our clay pots have an offset smoker which contains the fire. No heat is transferred to the salt or peppercorns during the smoking process, which keeps the integrity of the product as natural as possible. The smoke flows into our artisan pottery smokers as it consistently circulates and infuses into our products. This highly intensifies the unique smoky flavor featured in all our smoked salts and peppercorns.

What is smoked salt? Smoked salt is sea salt infused with smoke from all natural wood. The intense exposure of smoke over an extended period of time gives the sea salt its distinctive color, flavor and scent. A variety of wood flavors such as hickory, applewood, maple, and mesquite are used to add specific flavorings to the sea salt. Read more here!

What is smoked pepper? Smoked pepper is created by the continuous exposure of smoke to whole black peppercorn over an extended period of time. All natural wood flavors are used to give each peppercorn a unique smell and taste. These natural wood flavors include mesquite, maple, cherry, and applewood. 

What is smoked paprika? Smoked Paprika is derived from dried red peppers and ground into a fine powder. It is then infused with smoke from various all natural wood flavors during an extended period of cold smoking time. The specific wood flavors we offer during the paprika smoking process are Hickory and Mesquite. 

How to use smoked paprika:

Smoked paprika is best paired with smoked sea salt and smoked pepper. Smoked paprika is actually not known for adding heat. That is a common misconception because it is made from dried and ground red peppers. However, it is still a flavorful addition to any meal. Its dark red color and bold smoky flavor elevate the natural essence of the food. The next time someone asks you how to use smoked paprika in cooking, you can explain that it can be applied while prepping your ingredients or during cooking, all while adding beautiful color to your meal. Its robust flavor is suitable on chicken, pork or beef.  

How do you use smoked salt and smoked pepper? The most common spice found in the kitchen and in every meal is salt and pepper. Using naturally smoked salt and smoked peppercorn can elevate any meal to its previously unrealized potential, whether it be on the stove top, grill, smoker or even on top of a fresh salad.

The answer is simple! Don’t over think it and keep it simple when using smoked salt and smoked peppercorn. It will take any dish and make it extraordinary. Read more here!

How long does smoked salt last? The simple answer is, it depends on the packaging. Typical manufactured smoked salt is either in plastic or glass containers with a twist top with a paper seal that needs to be removed after purchase. Does smoked salt go bad? Once the seal has been removed it will begin to lose its potency immediately. Unlike store bought brands, we place all of our smoked salt in 5.1 mil mylar resealable bags. Mylar is specially designed to not let any aromatic in or out of the bag. The zip lock seal protects that smoky flavor time and time again after each use. How long does smoked salt last is based on the care and attention put into the packaging. With our handcrafted smoked salts, the answer is well over a year. Our customers love to tell us how they are still using the same smoked salt bought from us over a year ago and still rave about the smoky flavor. So does smoked salt go bad? We assure you ours will will still be elevating your meals for quite some time and will last well beyond those manufactured store bought brands. 

How to add smoky flavor to food is one of the most common questions we are asked. Most food is best seasoned with smoked salt or smoked pepper, and our smoked salt and pepper is best used in everyday cooking. Think of the bland kosher salt and ground pepper you have in your kitchen cabinet and on your dining room table - why not replace it with our handcrafted, all natural cold smoked salt and pepper? Using our smoked salt and pepper while you cook will elevate the flavor of any meal you create. How to add smoky flavor to food is easy when using the natural smoky products of The Original Cold Smoked Salt & Pepper Co.

When we are asked, what does smoked salt taste like, we try to describe it as taking all the goodness of campfire cooked meals brought into your every day cooking. Smoked salt tastes rustic with smoky nuances from various all natural wood flavors. Every wood we use has its own uniqueness that adds a different dimension to the profile of the food. The question of what does smoked salt taste can be answered by showcasing maple wood flavored with its sweet aroma, mesquite wood for its bold earthy texture, or applewood for its all around smoky goodness that is iconic in your cooking repertoire. 

We package all our products in mylar zip tight bags which will then be heat sealed. Unlike other spice and seasoning products, which use plastics or glass bottles with a sealed paper top, our mylar bags stay fresh for a much longer period of time. 

Each package is heat sealed immediately after it is filled. Once it arrives to our customer and the heat seal is removed, the zip top continues to keep the contents fresh after each use. Mylar bags provide a barrier to keep any aromatic property from entering or escaping. 

Many of our customers have used our products a year after they made their initial purchase and still rave about the intense, smoky flavor found each and every time they use the product.

We will never use any liquid smoke or artificial ingredients in our products. We also do not use any dyes, additives, powders or additional artificial flavorings. We remain true to only using pure smoke and fresh ingredients. 

We squeeze fresh Lime, Lemon, and Orange juices for our smoked Peppercorns.

Smoked salt vs liquid smoke is best described as two opposites that do not attract or compliment one another. Liquid smoke is derived from residual smoke that condensates and is collected. It’s flavor is extremely potent and its applications are few. It has been known to be unhealthy to consume and if it is used, it must be used sparingly. When you compare smoked salt vs liquid smoke, you get smoked salt for the win! We all know that our bodies need salt to survive. But did you know that pink Himalayan sea salt contains over 75 minerals our bodies need and promotes numerous health benefits? Here at The Original Cold Smoked Salt and Pepper Co., we exclusively use pink Himalayan sea salt during our cold smoking process, as well as 100% all natural wood flavors. We allow pure smoke to naturally season our sea salt for hours on end in our custom artisan pottery smokers.

We do not and here is the reason why. Everything we do here at The Original Cold Smoked Salt and Pepper Co is handcrafted. Everything is done by hand and there is no automated, manufactured processes. We want to stay as authentic as possible to the craft of cold smoking and provide you the customer with the best all natural smoked salt and smoked pepper. We know you could shop somewhere else for smoked salt and smoked peppercorn, and there would be a good chance those products were manufactured and have all kinds of by-products in them and nothing natural about it. So when you shop The Original Cold Smoked Salt and Pepper Co. we truly mean what we say that each product is handcrafted, all natural, pure smoke, pure flavor. 

Yes! Many people like to send our products as a gift to friends or family members. When using the check-out process, please put your friend or family members address in the “Ship to” location and then make sure the “Bill to” location is the purchaser’s address. You will receive a notification via email when your order has shipped along with a tracking number. 

We accept every major credit or debit card. We also accept PayPal and Apple Pay.

We offer free pickup if you are located in the Lancaster County, PA area. Select “Pickup” at checkout.

Currently, we only sell and ship within the United States of America. 

All of our products are food related, therefore all sales are final. No returns or refunds. If for any reason there is an issue with your order, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you in resolving it. Thank you!