the alderwood is nice...but go online and order the Danish Viking Smoked Sea Salt from Salt traders...oh man! It is like a thousand beach bonfires packed into one little bottle...and the intensity of the smokey goodness is off... (7 replies, last updated by chefthisguy September 11, 2007)

My Scandanavian wife (and I) love the Danish Viking-Smoked Sea Salt from Salt Traders. http://www.salttraders.com/Detail.bok?no=1 It’s outrageously overpriced, but a little goes a long way. (48 replies, last updated by ammel_99 December 24, 2008)

I haven’t tried this brand, but I do enjoy using these salts for finishing. The “impurities” do lend a unique flavor. I will say that one of my favorite types of sea salt is Danish Viking salt, or alderwood... (20 replies, last updated by Oxygen8 April 17, 2009)

This mystery must be like torture! ;) It was in the April 2002 issue of Saveur Magazine. It’s a "smoked" salt. The article describes how Vikings used to boil down seawater over a wood fire, creating this smoked salt. A man... (11 replies, last updated by Pat Hammond June 21, 2002)

Just a thought: if you’re going to smoke a large quantity, get sea salt at Korean markets. You can get 2.5 pounds for a few dollars. It tastes the same as the $10 sea salt for a small jar that you get at other markets. (8 replies, last updated by designerboy01 August 30, 2006)

What a timely post! I went to a dinner party two weekends ago, and the hostess wanted to find a way to serve a Danish smoked salt that she had recently purchased. She served it (along side a pink hawaiian sea salt) as an... (10 replies, last updated by DanaB May 6, 2008)

The current issue of Saveur has an interesting article about smoked salt, which was supposedly invented by the Vikings. Has anyone ever tasted or cooked with this? Opinions? — Paul (9 replies, last updated by benine May 24, 2002)

it contains "fish excreta." Chacun a son gout. LAZ PS — Anyone have a local source for Danish smoked salt? It’s large crystals that are deep amber brown in color with a lovely smoky aroma. A chef showed it to me, but I... (27 replies, last updated by Chef Roger Greene August 26, 2004)

I have been having my husband smoke salt for me at our restaurant lately. So far, I have smoked Kosher salt (Morton’s), Maldon sea salt (gorgeous!!!), and Kroger brand Kosher salt (too coarse for me in most cases). The... (4 replies, last updated by mamaciita December 10, 2007)

I’m with you jpc, I think I’d be blowing smoke up my own #$# if I thought my palate could really decisively make the distinction beyond Kosher and sea salt (I can distinguish between those and table mind you –... (72 replies, last updated by szmeterling January 28, 2009)

I was thinking and this reminded me of taking hickory salt and cutting it with sea salt just to make it easier to estimate and less intense (and we are empty nesters so the amount is even harder to judge) . . . but I agree I like... (11 replies, last updated by rednyellow November 18, 2008)

At a dinner party last year, a friend served hard-boiled quail eggs with danish smoked sea salt to sprinkle on top, and it made for a fantastic little mouthful! It was simple, yet novel, and a great way to show off the unique... (37 replies, last updated by tracylee May 10, 2009)

Yup, I use it. It’s a little wetter and whiter than some sea salts but has a super taste. The flavored salts are worth investigating too, particularly the smoked salts. He had applewood smoking when were were there in early... (3 replies, last updated by HDinCentralME May 29, 2009)

Taking out of town guests this weekend to sea salt in Berkeley What to order . Menu looks great. How is the oyster poorboy? the fish and chips? The trout BLT? Any great salads? What is the deal with the tasty clams?? Many dishes... (12 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston September 12, 2006)

Headed to Sea Salt in Berkeley this Friday for a quick dinner before heading out of the city for the long weekend. Any recs on what to get? Also, do I need reservations around 6:30pm? Thanks! (8 replies, last updated by PegS February 17, 2006)