When you do what you love anything is possible!

From Street Corners to Storefronts — Over a Decade of Salt, Spice & Good flavor!

Steel City Salt Company began as a dream on the streets of Pittsburgh — literally. What started over a decade ago with a folding table, a few jars of hand-packed salts, and a passion for bold flavor has grown into a regional favorite and nationally recognized brand!

We've been featured on The Today Show, in dozens of magazines and newspapers, and have become a Pittsburgh staple, known for our dedication to craft, flavor, and the hustle.

Founded by John Tarallo — pizzaiolo, spice guru, and flavor chaser — Steel City Salt was born from the belief that great food starts with simple, high-quality ingredients. And that salt, when done right, can completely transform a dish.

We’ve spent the last decade sourcing extraordinary salts, spices, and ingredients from around the globe, from volcanic black salts and smoky infusions to truffle-saturated blends and house-crafted rubs. Every product is hand-blended, filled, labelled, & sealed in small batches to guarantee freshness, integrity, and flavor that hits different.

 

We’ve built this company from the ground up — starting as street vendors, grinding through rain, heat, and hustle, and eventually opening our Millvale HQ and flagship storefront. Still, we hit the streets every weekend at our original location at the corner of 21st & Penn,  as well as vending at farmers markets and events across the region because that’s where our roots are — and where the real conversations happen.

 

Today, you’ll find our salts, blends, and spices in hundreds of stores, restaurants, and kitchens across the country. We collaborate with chefs, makers, and fans who love flavor as much as we do. And we’re still obsessed — still experimenting, still traveling, still sourcing, and still finding new ways to share the joy of a perfectly seasoned meal.

We’re more than a salt company. We’re a family, a crew, and a whole lot of flavor!

Always small batch. Always packed by hand. Always from the heart.
Let us know how we can spice up your world — and always remember: Use salt. Use good salt.