HOMEMADE FLAVORED SALTS

Serves 1 cup
A unique gift for the favorite cook in your life, these homemade flavored salts are simple to create and are pretty impressive.

INGREDIENTS
3 cups red wine
1 cup coarse sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS
In a pot, bring wine to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer until reduced to a syrup thick enough to coat a spoon. Once the reduction starts to thicken, keep an eye on it as it can go from thick to burnt quickly. The amount of time it takes to create the reduction will depend on the liquid used and the size of the pot, estimate 15 to 30 minutes.
Once reduced, immediately add salt and stir until the salt has completely absorbed the wine and has changed color. Pour onto a baking sheet or a piece of parchment paper and allow to air dry for 2 days (or longer depending on the amount of humidity in the air), stirring frequently. You can also "heat dry" in the oven at 170°F or lower for 2 hours (or longer depending on the amount of humidity in the air) stirring frequently. Once dry, store in an air-tight containe