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[-] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

I've been making an SPG blend for a while on and off based on proportions my buddy used for his brisket rub. Sometime last year he started keeping a whole jar of it on hand and seasoning everything savory with it rather than just using salt when it's called for. The biggest difference between his and mine is that he uses sea salt and I use regular table salt. The flavor is slightly different and I don't get the big crystals, but it's still pretty great.

He turned me into a believer. I've started keeping my own jar and that's my base spice for everything. Chicken, fish, beef, pork, veggies, whatever. Most things get extra like paprika, chili powder, oregano, parsley, or whatever the meat calls for, but everything gets at least those three. Even my homemade mayo gets it, which means it goes on all my sandwiches as well.

[-] Joncash2@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 day ago

Yup, that's what the Chinese are saying when they say it's dry. You gotta have seasoning. That 5 spice I was talking about, that's actually different from place to place. Each one representing the flavors that the chef wanted. It's actually the same in India. Curry powder is not a real thing. Each area and household has their own spice mix.

For me personally, while I agree with you that you should make your own, I tend to just use Cajun seasoning. Dunno, it's cheap and readily available. But you keep doing you. Personal spice blends is absolutely the way to go.

[-] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

There's nothing wrong with Cajun seasoning! I used to use either Tony's or Cavender's on stuff for years because I had a busy lifestyle, didn't always have the give a shit to mix my own spices, and early on I didn't really have the knowledge to know what was good yet. I'm just in a place where it makes sense for me and I'm very happy with it.

By the way, if you're looking for something pretty good that isn't Cajun seasoning, check out Kinder "The Blend". It's a legit SPG.

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