Spices and Spice Blends

3-Chili Gourmet Pit Master Rub, a spicy, aromatic, savory and well rounded blend of chilies and spices. This spicy rub delivers a whole new level of flavor, this is a gourmet blend created for the ultimate "Pit Master" and is a perfect 10 on any cut of beef (excellent on brisket), chicken or ribs. Use as a marinade or as a rub. 100% PURE CHILIES, SPICES AND HERBS. NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, NO FILLERS AND NO PRESERVATIVES OF ANY KIND EVER!

Blended with a Ancho and Arbol chilies, Mexican oregano, cumin, mustard, low glycemic organic palm sugar and additional spices and chilies.

Aleppo Pepper is a robust spice that comes from the region of Aleppo in Syria. It has a subtle, smoky earthiness to it with a raisin-like scent and moderate heat level. It is said to be reminiscent in flavor to pasilla chilies. It is often found in a crushed, flaky form and can be used in place of ordinary dried and crushed red chilies. 2.5 ounces, refillable bag.

Ancho Chili Blend. Aromatic, flavorful with a hint of sweet. Used in Mexican and American Cooking to add serious flavor to mild and spicy sauces, stews, meat, poultry, fish salsa, rubs, fruit and nuts. 

Hand crafted in small batches, sifted and hand blended to perfection you'll taste!

Blended with Ancho chillies, Mulatto chilies, Hungarian paprika, onion powder, garlic, cumin, Mexican oregano and spices. 

Apple Pie Spice Blend. This sweet blend of spices combines to make the best apple pie ever! Great in pancakes, crepes, sprinkled in coffee, French toast batter and sweet potatoes. Suggestion: Use 2 teaspoons per 9 inch pie.

Quick recipe: Cut up 2 sweet potatoes into thin strips (like French fries), sprinkle olive oil on the sweet potatoes and 1 tablespoon of this blend. Toss together to blend. Bake at 350 degrees F until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.

Blended with Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom.

Baharat Spice Blend is warm, full bodied, complex distinctive taste with a little kick of fabulous! Used in Middle Eastern cooking  and as a fantastic barbecue rub, this blend works beautifully with pork, chicken, beef, lamb and stews. This blend really shines on pork chops and lamb chops! Don't miss out on this deliciously bold and flavorful blend.

Hand-blended in micro batches for optimal nutrients and bold taste, with smoked paprika, cumin, nutmeg, coarse black pepper, Ceylon cloves, cardamon, and red chili pepper. SALT FREE 2 ounces

Quick 15 minute recipe: in a bowl, add 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons of Baharat and 1 tablespoon of oil and mix together. Now add 4 pork chops, pork tenderloin or lamb chops to the marinade and make sure they are completely coated, flipping them over several times. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor. Make sure to bring your meat to room temperature prior to grilling or pan searing. To pan sear: over high heat put each chop in a hot skillet (almost smoking) and let cook for about 4 minutes (undisturbed) and then flip over and turn down flame to medium low. Immediately squeeze the juice of 1 lime, a teaspoon of butter, a sprinkle of Baharat and a tablespoon of water directly in the skillet. Now spoon the sauce over the chops as they cook for another 7 minutes. Be sure to spoon the sauce over the chops many times while cooking. The flavor is outstanding!

No time to marinate? Simply rub olive oil on your meat of choice and then liberally sprinkle this blend all over. Now pan sear, grill or roast....your choice! Just don't forget to add the lemon at the end and spoon over meat!

 

 

Bayou Blackening Rub. Aromatic, savory, bold slightly sweet and delicious. Get ready for beautiful blackened chicken, fish or shrimp.  A wonderful hand blended array of fresh ground spices and herbs, just like the deep aromas and bold flavors of fish cooked on the bayous of Louisiana. This blend will have you licking you fingers and you won't even realize you're licking them!

Blended with nutmeg, cinnamon, cumin, organic palm sugar and herbs.

Quick Recipe: Lightly cover your chicken, fish or seafood with olive oil. Generously shake on this blend to cover. Next, add 1 tablespoon of butter to a skillet and  pan-sear over high heat for 5 to 6 minutes (4 minutes per side if cooking fish, 2 to 3 minutes per side if cooking jumbo shrimp) flip over, turn down the heat squeeze the juice of 1 lemon directly into the butter/oil and spoon over fish, chicken or seafood as it cooks for an additional 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges over a bed of shredded purple cabbage with Cajun baked potatoes (slice fingerling potatoes diagonally toss in olive oil, butter and our Louisiana Creole Spice Blend, bake until tender on 375 degrees, about 20 minutes). Now you're cooking!

 

 

Cape Town Masala. Earthy, with a slight but sweet, moderate heat and a touch of citrus. A simple South African curry blend that is great on meats, chicken, and pork.

Blended with cayenne, Hungarian paprika, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, and spices. 

Aromatic, flavorful, powerful, and pleasant. Warm with a pop of lemon! Used in rice dishes, tea and coffee, baking, curry blends, breads, meatloaf, potatoes, spice blends, and fish.

2 ounces

Organic Fair Trade Cayenne Powder. Capsicum annuum. Hot and flavorful. This flavorful yet hot chili is used in many of the world's cuisines and should not be overlooked for heat or taste. A perfect addition to spice blends that tout heat, though not overwhelming. Due to its active ingredient capsicum, this chili is a powerful anti inflammatory and can be found in over the counter pain patches for muscle aches and arthritis.

Chinese Five Spice. Aromatic, flavorful with notes of licorice. The aroma of this spice dominates Chinese markets and is liberally strewn onto roast meats, chicken, pork, duck and yes, spareribs!

 Blended with black peppercorns, cinnamon, star anise, fennel, and cloves. 

 

 

Chipotle Chili Powder. Flavorful, aromatic, and wonderfully smoky with a slight kick of heat. We roast the chipotle chili right before we grind it for maximum flavor and aroma. This blend is hand crafted in small batches, sifted and then hand mixed to perfection. You will certainly taste the difference. A perfect 10 on meat, poultry, or seafood! A perfect addition to a delicious bowl of chili or sprinkled on corn. Click on this link for a kickin' chili recipe!

Blended with Ancho chiles, Chipotle chiles, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, and spices.

Cloves. Highest Quality! Aromatic, powerful, yet pleasant, Ceylon cloves are used to stud hams, enhance the flavor of such game as venison and wild boar. It is also used to elevate a variety of spice blends including curry. Wonderful when added to tea or in baking. 2 ounces

Did you know if you put ground clove on an achy tooth for 5 minutes, it takes the pain away?

Coffee Spice Barbecue Rub. This is for the serious griller who loves to try new and exciting blends. With the flavor and smells of espresso roast coffee beans, sweet paprika, brown sugar, coriander, ginger and spices, you will love the complexity of this rub. The combination of spices work so well with this rub that you will be asking for more!  

1/4 pound

 

Milder spicy flavor, used in Indian, Sri Lankan and Mexican dishes as well as milder sauces, stews, meat, poultry, spice blends, salsa, nuts, and any other dish that requires mild heat. A little pinch goes a long way. 2 ounces refillable bag

Strong and bold bite size slices of crystallized ginger root lightly coated in sugar for a delicious and beneficial treat with a kick! Very good for the stomach and it aids in the digestion process. 5 ounces, refillable bag

Cumin. Deep, warm and powerful spice, with hints of caraway. Used in Sri Lankan, Indian, and Mexican cuisines. Adds wonderful flavor to meats, stews, chicken, fish, seafood and spice blends. Often paired with coriander, this seed has with hints of caraway. Seeds can be toasted before grinding to enhance the flavor and taste. Cumin is also great for digestion. Select whole or ground spice.

Ground - 3 ounces refillable bag

Create your own spice blend! This has become a customer favorite. Got a recipe that has 15 ingredients and you don't want to buy all 15 ingredients? Don't see a spice blend you're interested in trying? Have you travelled somewhere and found a spice blend you love but can't find it anywhere? Well look no further! We will customize or create any spice blend that you desire. Talk about we do it your way....yes we do! Be creative, go crazy and most important, have fun!!!!

Simply add, in the special notes field the spices you want combined, the amount of the spices you want combined (whether you want a little of a particular spice or a lot) your heat level (1 being no heat and 10 being smokin' hot) and the quantity of the completed customized spice blend. The perfect tool for a chef, serious cooks, or the adventurous cook!   

Ethiopian Berbere Spice. Perhaps one of the more complex African blends that often bewilders Westerners with both the pronunciation and then with it's flavor, which continues to do a number on the tongue even after the initial jolt of heat. This blend of spices is used to make delicious soups, stocks and stews. Fantastic in butternut squash soup!

Refill bag

Blended with chilies, cardamon, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, cloves, allspice, black peppercorn, Ajwain seeds, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.

Fennel Seeds Organic Sweet, aromatic and delicate flavor similar to anise. This seed is often used in fish dishes, cheeses, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, pizza, pasta, liquors, baking, breads, and cakes. 3 ounces, refill bag.

Fennel seeds is a good herbal remedy for coughs, gas and bloating. Contains lots of fiber and is often used to make herbal teas and in laxative preparations.  

Organic Fennel. Sweet, aromatic and delicate flavor similar to anise. This seed is often used in fish dishes, cheeses, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, pizza, pasta, liquors, baking, breads, and cakes. 

Fennel seeds is a good herbal remedy for coughs. Contains lots of fiber and is often used to make herbal teas and in laxative preparations. Fennel Seed is an ingredient used in our Cleansing Spice & Herb Detox. 4 ounces