Donegal Sea Salt

About Donegal Sea Salt

Donegal Sea Salt founded by John Slater and Caroline Nyhan in Cranford, Mulroy Bay re-establishes a tradition for salt making in the area dating back hundreds of years. Seawater pumped from their private seawater well is filtered through fine mesh and transferred to a polytunnel for solar evaporation. As the brine concentrates so crystals form on the surface and as the crystals grow heavier, they sink to the bottom from where they are harvested. This slow, gentle process not only gives the crystals their clean, delicate flavour but also ensures the salt retains trace minerals that reflect t...

County

Donegal

Type

Producer

Listed By

Food Culture Ireland

Products

Pairs well with

Complementary local products — and the Irish producers who sell them.

• butter · salted butter is a classic pairing, enhancing richness and flavor
  Available from: Lakeland Dairies, Soda Bread Queen, Dairygold Food Ingredients
• dark chocolate · salt amplifies depth and reduces sweetness in chocolate desserts
  Available from: Butlers Chocolates, Celtic Chocolates, Bon Chocolatiers
• fresh fruit · light salt sprinkle enhances natural sweetness of ripe fruit
  Available from: Iverk Produce ltd, Nugent Fish, Artizan Catering Ltd
• oysters · sea salt complements the brininess and minerals of fresh oysters
  Available from: Huitre Du Connemara, Wrights of Marino, Carlingford Oyster Company Ltd