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Salt Spring Spice · East Syracuse, New York

Small Batch Heritage Collection Salt City Inspired

Rooted in Tradition.
Made for Everyday Flavor.

Inspired by Salt City history, Erie Canal roots, and the warmth of family kitchens, our Heritage Collection brings bold, small-batch seasoning to the meals you make, share, and remember.

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Blended in Small Batches ◆ Crafted for Real Kitchens ◆ Made in New York
Canal Side No. 1 Garlic and Herb Blend

Garlic & Herb Blend

Canal Side No. 1

Garlic, herbs, and everyday Salt City flavor.
Iron Pier No. 2 Cherrywood Smoke and Maple Blend

Cherrywood Smoke & Maple Blend

Iron Pier No. 2

Cherrywood smoke, maple warmth, and bold grill flavor.
Spring House No. 3 Herb and Citrus Blend

Herb & Citrus Blend

Spring House No. 3

Bright citrus herbs for chicken, vegetables, and cozy dinners.
Black Forge No. 4 Forged Steakhouse Blend

Forged Steakhouse Blend

Black Forge No. 4

Deep steakhouse flavor with a smoky, charcoal-kissed finish.
Four signature blends crafted for cozy dinners, bold local flavor, and the meals worth remembering.

Regional Ingredients

Flavor With Local Roots

Whenever we can, Salt Spring Spice looks close to home first — choosing regional ingredients, local inspiration, and meaningful flavor details that help each blend feel connected to the place that inspired it.

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Syracuse Salt

Salt City flavor, right at the heart.

Syracuse salt is part of the story behind Salt Spring Spice. Its connection to Salt City history brings meaning, texture, and local character to the blends we create.

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Dutch Hill Maple

Regional maple warmth.

Dutch Hill maple adds a familiar Upstate warmth to select blends, bringing gentle sweetness, depth, and a cozy local note that pairs beautifully with smoke, spice, and savory flavor.

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Thoughtful Sourcing

Local when it makes sense.

Not every ingredient can come from nearby, but the goal is always the same: choose ingredients with purpose, highlight regional flavor where possible, and build blends with care.

These ingredients help make Salt Spring Spice feel rooted — not just in flavor, but in history, community, and the shared pride of bringing something local to the table.

Syracuse Salt Inspired Regional Maple Notes Thoughtfully Chosen Rooted In Local Flavor

Stories · Local Flavor · Kitchen Notes

The Salt City Table

Founder stories, local inspiration, ingredient notes, and behind-the-scenes updates from Salt Spring Spice — rooted in history, community, and real family tables.

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The Heritage Collection

Our first four signature blends — built on local roots, small-batch care, and the kind of flavor that makes everyday meals feel intentional.

Canal Side No. 1 No. 1

Garlic & Herb Blend

Canal Side No. 1

Garlic, herbs, and everyday Salt City flavor for pasta, potatoes, chicken, vegetables, and cozy dinners.

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Iron Pier No. 2 No. 2

Cherrywood Smoke & Maple Blend

Iron Pier No. 2

Cherrywood smoke, maple warmth, and bold grill flavor for meats, roasted vegetables, and marinades.

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Spring House No. 3 No. 3

Herb & Citrus Poultry Blend

Spring House No. 3

Bright herb-and-citrus flavor made for chicken, turkey, roasted vegetables, soups, and weeknight meals.

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Black Forge No. 4 No. 4

Forged Steakhouse Blend

Black Forge No. 4

Deep steakhouse flavor with smoky, charcoal-kissed character and a bold finishing look.

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Small-batch blended in New York • Crafted with carefully chosen ingredients • Rooted in Salt City flavor

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FLAVOR NOTES

For cooks, food lovers & flavor chasers

Flavor Notes & Chef Ideas

Each Salt Spring Spice blend is built with its own flavor personality — made to season, layer, finish, and turn everyday meals into something worth remembering.

No. 1

Canal Side

Garlic Herb House Blend

Flavor Notes

Savory garlic, garden herbs, basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and a warm Salt City finish. Herby, bright, familiar, and made for the foods you cook on repeat.

Chef Ideas

  • Stir into olive oil for bread dipping.
  • Bloom in butter before tossing with pasta.
  • Use on shrimp, scallops, white fish, haddock, cod, or garlic butter seafood pasta.
  • Sprinkle over roasted vegetables before the final crisp.
  • Mix into breadcrumbs for chicken cutlets, baked fish, or mac and cheese topping.
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No. 2

Iron Pier

Cherrywood Smoke & Maple Blend

Flavor Notes

Cherrywood smoke, maple warmth, smoked paprika, brown sugar depth, and a savory grilled edge. Smoky, slightly sweet, rich, and built for caramelized crusts.

Chef Ideas

  • Rub onto burgers before searing.
  • Use on pork tenderloin, ribs, ham, or chicken thighs.
  • Try lightly on salmon, shrimp skewers, scallops, or grilled seafood for smoky-sweet flavor.
  • Sprinkle over sweet potatoes before roasting.
  • Mix into mayo for a smoky maple sandwich spread.
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No. 3

Spring House

Herb & Citrus Rotisserie Blend

Flavor Notes

Bright lemon, savory herbs, garlic, onion, parsley, and golden roast chicken flavor. Fresh, cozy, lightly citrusy, and made for comfort food with lift.

Chef Ideas

  • Rub under chicken skin with softened butter.
  • Season potatoes before roasting with olive oil.
  • Use on salmon, shrimp, cod, haddock, scallops, or lemony seafood sheet-pan dinners.
  • Stir into Greek yogurt or sour cream for a quick dip.
  • Add to chicken soup, turkey burgers, roasted vegetables, or rice bowls.
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No. 4

Black Forge

Forged Steakhouse Blend

Flavor Notes

Deep savory garlic, onion, mushroom umami, smoke, blackened edges, and a charcoal-kissed finish. Bold, dark, steakhouse-style, and made for big flavor.

Chef Ideas

  • Press onto steak before a hot cast-iron sear.
  • Use on burgers, crispy potatoes, eggs, mushrooms, or blackened shrimp.
  • Try lightly on salmon, tuna, scallops, seafood tacos, or grilled fish for smoky depth.
  • Mix into compound butter for steak, seafood, or roasted vegetables.
  • Finish grilled meats or seafood with a light sprinkle right before serving.
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Cook with the full collection

Four blends. Four flavor moods. Endless dinner ideas.

Keep garlic herb, smoky maple, bright rotisserie, and bold steakhouse flavor ready for chicken, steak, seafood, vegetables, pasta, potatoes, and the meals you already love to make.

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The Salt Spring Standard

Rooted In Community

Salt Spring Spice was created to feel like more than seasoning on a shelf. It is a small-batch brand built with love for local history, everyday kitchens, and the kind of community pride that keeps a place, a story, and a tradition alive.
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Inspired By Local History

Our blends are inspired by Salt City history, Erie Canal roots, and the stories that shaped this region. Every flavor is part of a bigger idea — honoring where we come from while bringing that history into today’s kitchens.

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Made For Shared Tables

Food has always been one of the simplest ways people come together. These blends are made for weeknight dinners, backyard grilling, family meals, passed plates, and the everyday moments that make a table feel like home.

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Keeping Community Alive

Every order, share, review, and word-of-mouth recommendation helps keep this small-batch dream moving. Supporting Salt Spring Spice means supporting a brand trying to grow with heart, purpose, and a real connection to the community around it.

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Small Batch, Big Meaning

We are building something personal, rooted, and useful — blends made with care for people who want their food to feel connected to place, memory, tradition, and the people they share it with.

Local History Salt City Roots · Erie Canal Inspiration · Heritage Flavor
Community Tables Made For Shared Meals, Everyday Kitchens, And Family Traditions
Built With Heart A Small-Batch Brand Growing Through Care, History, And Local Support

Thank you for being part of the story. Every order, review, share, and recommendation helps keep Salt Spring Spice growing with heart.

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From The Salt Spring Kitchen

Simple meals, bold flavor, and real ways to bring Salt Spring Spice blends into everyday cooking, cozy dinners, family tables, and weekend grilling.

Black Forge Steakhouse Loaded Potato Skins

Black Forge No. 4

Black Forge Steakhouse Loaded Potato Skins

Crispy potato skins filled with cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and bold Black Forge steakhouse flavor for a cozy ap...

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Iron Pier Smoky Maple Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread

Iron Pier No. 2

Iron Pier Smoky Maple Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread

Crispy flatbread layered with smoky maple chicken, bacon, ranch, and melty cheese for an easy weeknight dinner m...

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Canal Side Garlic Herb Chicken Caesar Flatbreads

Canal Side No. 1

Canal Side Garlic Herb Chicken Caesar Flatbreads

Crispy flatbreads topped with garlic-herb chicken, Caesar dressing, melty cheese, fresh romaine, and crushed cro...

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Canal Side Garlic Herb Whipped Feta Board

Canal Side No. 1

Canal Side Garlic Herb Whipped Feta Board

Creamy whipped feta with roasted tomatoes, lemon, honey, olive oil, and Canal Side No. 1 for an easy garlic herb...

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Canal Side Lemon Herb Shrimp Skillet | Salt Spring Spice

Canal Side No. 1

Canal Side Lemon Herb Shrimp Skillet | Salt Spring Spice

A quick buttery shrimp skillet with lemon, garlic, and Canal Side No. 1 for bright herb flavor, cozy weeknight e...

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Canal Side Sunday Sauce Meatball Subs

Canal Side No. 1

Canal Side Sunday Sauce Meatball Subs

Saucy meatball subs with melted mozzarella, toasted garlic-herb rolls, and cozy Canal Side No. 1 Sunday sauce fl...

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Iron Pier Ham & Potato Chowder

Iron Pier No. 2

Iron Pier Ham & Potato Chowder

A creamy ham and potato chowder with sweet corn, tender potatoes, and Iron Pier’s smoky maple comfort flavor.

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Black Forge Burger Mac Skillet

Black Forge No. 4

Black Forge Burger Mac Skillet

A cozy one-pan burger mac skillet with ground beef, tender pasta, creamy cheddar, and bold Black Forge steakhous...

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Rooted In Community

Made To Be Part Of The Story

Salt Spring Spice was created with love for local history, shared tables, and the kind of community pride that keeps a place, a tradition, and a story alive.

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Local History

Inspired by the roots around us.

From Salt City history to Erie Canal inspiration, this brand is shaped by the stories, work, flavor, and heritage that helped define this region.

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Community Tables

Made for meals that bring people together.

Food has always been one of the simplest ways people connect. These blends are made for family dinners, backyard grilling, passed plates, and everyday moments around the table.

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Growing With Heart

Built to grow with purpose.

Every order, share, review, and word-of-mouth recommendation helps keep this small-batch dream moving — and helps Salt Spring Spice grow as part of the community around it.

This is more than seasoning on a shelf. It is a small-batch brand built with care, shaped by tradition, and made for people who believe good food, local history, and strong communities belong together.

Salt City Inspired History Rooted Community Minded Flavor With Purpose

Salt Spring Spice

Just Getting Started

Built from local roots, inspired by history, shaped by real kitchens, and made to be used. Salt Spring Spice is growing with community, care, and the kind of flavor that belongs around shared tables.

Local Roots History Inspired Real Kitchens Community Built