1 Fermentation Farm
Costa Mesa
Try the brining spices including a blend of Hawaiian red, pink Himalayan, and Brazilian salts ($10). 1125 Victoria St., 949-650-0830, fermfarm.com

2 Laguna Salt Co.
Laguna Beach
Get handcrafted, infused sea salts in flavors such as roasted garlic, citrus pepper, and sweet hibiscus ($7). Select O.C. locations, lagunasalt.com

3 Kawi Foods
Costa Mesa
You can use the curry or chimichurri as dry seasoning or for nutritious instant broths and condiments ($7.50). kawifoods.com

4 Rockin’ Rubs
Tustin
The Steak Mojo and Sweet Inferno rubs top a lineup with Tuscan, Mediterranean, and Baja influences ($10 to $12). At Bristol Farms and rockinrubs.net

5 Infinity Sauces
Fullerton
Black Sand is an award-winning blend of kosher salt, peppers, garlic, and coffee from Portola Coffee Roasters ($7). 949-466-5967, infinitysauces.com