Must have spices

[Razorman937]

What are the spices you recommend having on hand?

[Quarlow]

Ok now listen close and get a pen and paper cause I am only going to say this once. Go to the store and buy everything. Then you are done. Pretty easy really.  ;D
I have more spices than I ever thought I would have since joining this forum. These guys will open your eyes to endless possibilitys.

[ghost9mm]

What Q said...

[Razorman937]

Well, sounds like a trip to whole foods is in order   :D

[beefmann]

can not forget smart and final, they  have a good selection,,,, if they  do not have it.. go to spicebarn.com and order  one  of  everything

[OU812]

Mine are Penzeys Spices all the way,,,,,,,,, got a store not to far from work.  ;D

Got over 100 of them in my man cave.  ::)


The ones I use the most are cayenne pepper, mustard powder, granulated onion and garlic,
ground cumin, 4 different kinds of paprika, white and black pepper, 2 different kinds of oregano,
crap I could go on and on.

The most used is Un Iodized salt, there are many different kinds and types of grinds (fineness)

Find a recipe and plan ahead and get what you dont have, then do the same with the next recipe.

Keep them cool and outta the light and they will last longer.

If you buy in bulk (like I do) seal tight and store the extra in the fridge.

I by enough to last a year, the suppliers do the same thing.

Find what your gonna use the most and go from there, every body is different when it comes to spices.

[Ka Honu]

Rather than going out and buying everything all at once, I'd follow OU812's advice and get the basics, then look at a few of your favorite rub recipes and add those.  Since you have access to Whole Foods (and hopefully some less expensive alternatives) you can then pick up the more "esoteric" ones as you need them.  Eventually you'll know what you should be ordering or buying in bulk.

[Razorman937]

I ordered a catalog from Penzeys   :)   Dayton, OH doesn't have any real foodie stores.  A couple of chain grocery stores.  Even whole foods is an hour away.

[OU812]

My oldest son works at Whole Paycheck (Whole Foods),,,,,,, I'm happer with Penzeys.  ;D

[squirtthecat]

Yep, pick a few rubs and get the building blocks for those...

Jan's Rub - good on poultry - or just about anything.
Salt Lick Clone - I slather it on pork butts/briskets/the occasional rib.
Iceman's Oinkr Rub - great on everything.

The ingredients for those alone will fill a kitchen cabinet.    ;)

You can start with the inexpensive stuff from WallyMart/Sam's/Krogers (heck, I get the basics from the Dollar Store from time to time) and then go from there.

I'd skip the Whole Foods for now and save your gas money for meat.   ;D

I love Penzey's as well.  You'll just drool flipping through the catalog.


There is another bulk mail order spice company I ran across on another forum...   Very reasonably priced.  Let me dig it up.

[NePaSmoKer]

Ditto on everything

One cannot have to many spices...or sauce.

[squirtthecat]

Here is the place.  Marshalls Creek Spices - everything ships for a flat $7.95.

http://www.pureandnaturalspices.com/

[SnellySmokesEm]

Goya Adobo Seasoning

[dman4505]

Mine are Penzeys Spices all the way,,,,,,,,, got a store not to far from work.  ;D

Got over 100 of them in my man cave.  ::)


The ones I use the most are cayenne pepper, mustard powder, granulated onion and garlic,
ground cumin, 4 different kinds of paprika, white and black pepper, 2 different kinds of oregano,
crap I could go on and on.

The most used is Un Iodized salt, there are many different kinds and types of grinds (fineness)

Find a recipe and plan ahead and get what you dont have, then do the same with the next recipe.

Keep them cool and outta the light and they will last longer.

If you buy in bulk (like I do) seal tight and store the extra in the fridge.

I by enough to last a year, the suppliers do the same thing.

Find what your gonna use the most and go from there, every body is different when it comes to spices.

x2
Got some as a Christmas gift and they're great.

Don