We at Morton believe that the right salt makes all the difference, but we recognize sometimes you may be a in a pinch. If you can’t get the right salt for the job, here are some of the next best options:
If The Recipe Calls For |
Appropriate Substitute (Conversions Below) |
| Table Salt | Fine Sea Salt, Fine Himalayan Pink Salt, Natural Sea Salt, Canning & Pickling Salt |
| Kosher Salt | Coarse Sea Salt (Rubs), Coarse Himalayan Pink Salt (Rubs), Fine Sea Salt, Canning & Pickling Salt (Brines) |
| Coarse Sea Salt | Coarse Himalayan Pink Salt, Kosher Salt |
| Fine Sea Salt | Natural Sea Salt, Fine Himalayan Pink Salt, Table Salt, Canning & Pickling Salt |
| Coarse Himalayan Pink Salt | Coarse Sea Salt, Kosher Salt (Rubs) |
| Fine Himalayan Pink Salt | Fine Sea Salt, Natural Sea Salt |
| Natural Sea Salt | Fine Sea Salt, Fine Himalayan Pink Salt, Table Salt, Canning & Pickling Salt |
| Canning & Pickling Salt | Natural Sea Salt, Fine Sea Salt*, Kosher Salt* |
*Salt with YPS is not recommended for acidic canning & pickling applications, such as most fruits, tomatoes, and pickles
Table Salt |
Coarse Kosher Salt |
Fine Sea Salt |
Coarse Sea Salt |
Fine Himalayan Pink Salt |
Coarse Himalayan Pink Salt |
Canning & Pickling Salt |
| 1⁄4 teaspoon | 1⁄4 teaspoon | 1⁄4 teaspoon | 1⁄4 teaspoon | 1⁄4 teaspoon | 1⁄4 teaspoon | 1⁄4 teaspoon |
| 1 teaspoon | 1 1⁄4 teaspoons | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon |
| 1 tablespoon | 1 tablespoon + 3⁄4 teaspoon |
1 tablespoon | 1 tablespoon | 1 tablespoon + 1⁄4 teaspoon |
1 tablespoon + 1⁄4 teaspoon |
1 tablespoon |
| 1⁄4 cup | 1⁄4 cup + 1 tablespoon |
1⁄4 cup + 1/2 teaspoon |
1⁄4 cup | 1⁄4 cup + 1 teaspoon |
1⁄4 cup + 1 1⁄2 teaspoon |
1⁄4 cup |
| 1⁄2 cup | 1⁄2 cup + 2 tablespoons |
1⁄2 cup + 1 teaspoon |
1⁄2 cup + 1/4 teaspoon | 1⁄2 cup + 2 teaspoon |
1⁄2 cup + 1 tablespoon |
1⁄2 cup |
| 3⁄4 cup | 3⁄4 cup + 3 tablespoons |
3⁄4 cup + 1 teaspoon |
3⁄4 cup + 1/4 teaspoon | 3⁄4 cup + 1 tablespoon |
3⁄4 cup + 4 teaspoons |
3⁄4 cup |
| 1 cup | 1 1⁄4 cups | 1 cup + 1 teaspoon |
1 cup + 1/2 teaspoon | 1 cup + 4 teaspoons |
1 cup + 2 tablespoons |
1 cup |
| 2 cups | 2 1⁄2 cups | 2 cups + 1 tablespoon |
2 cups + 1 teaspoon |
2 cups + 3 tablespoons |
2 1⁄4 cups | 2 cups |
