Sea salt is made from evaporated ocean water. It comes in larger crystals, making it more coarse than table salt. Sea salt is likely to be derived from the Mediterranean Sea, the North Sea, or in the Atlantic Ocean along France's Brittany Coast. It can also be found in the United States, specifically in Maine and in Cape Cod, Mass. Here's how sea salt is harvested.
Instructions
1. Look for a couple of large clay trays or shallow pans before going out to harvest. Buy some from a kitchen or department store, or search for some older trays or pans around your home. Find a nearby ocean, salt field or salt marsh, such as in the locations mentioned above.
2. Pick the of the year to harvest the sea salt. Late summer, around August or September, is the best time because the warmer temperatures can evaporate the seawater more quickly.
3. Collect the seawater into the trays or pans. Then, place them in an area where the seawater will get the most sun. The sunlight, along with some wind, will evaporate the water and turn it into sea salt. Or, if you have access to a kiln, place the clay trays of it for faster drying.
4. Gather your newly formed sea salt. It should appear as small, coarse crystals. Store the salt in salt shakers or in closed containers, and make sure it is unexposed to any humidity. Humidity can add moisture to your sea salt, which may cause it to form clumps.
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