Home remedies for too much salt in food

We've all been there: Whether you forgot you already salted a dish and added the salt again or your hand slipped and you just included too much, the result is the same.

Your soup, stew, meat, side, or sauce is now too salty.

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So, how can you fix it so you can still serve the dish for dinner? We're sharing four time-honored ways to bring the balance back—and our best tips to help you season your food properly every time.

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How to Fix a Too-Salty Dish

Try one of these four ways to fix a dish that's turned out too salty.

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Add an Acidic Ingredient

It won't reduce the sodium level of your dish, but adding an acidic ingredient, such as lemon juice, vinegar, or even a tomato product, can neutralize the saltiness of a dish. Start with a dash or a squeeze, stir well to combine, and give it a taste before adding any more.

Try to choose an acidic element that will mesh well with the flavor profile of your dish—for example, you'd use lime juice for carnitas, not balsamic vinegar. When in dou

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