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As a company, although we have hundreds of years of collective spice experience, we strive to continue to learn and to share this education with our customers. We recently became aware of the fact that, in many regions where it is cultivated as a crop, hibiscus is intercropped with peanuts. For our customers with severe peanut allergies, you can rest assured that we do not currently and have not previously used hibiscus in any of our seasonings or spice blends.Read now About Hibiscus: Potential Peanut Allergen
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Chasing BBQ: Alabama & Georgia Meats & Spices
Read now About Chasing BBQ: Alabama & Georgia Meats & SpicesUnlike more famous BBQ regions like Texas (known for brisket) and Memphis (known for ribs), it’s a bit harder to define Georgia and Alabama BBQ. While there are certain southern inspired dishes and sauces specific to Georgia and Alabama BBQ, you will also see various styles of barbecue throughout each state.
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Chasing BBQ: An Alabama & Georgia Feast
Read now About Chasing BBQ: An Alabama & Georgia FeastAfter leaving Memphis, the land of low-and-slow pork ribs, Savory founder Mike Johnston journeyed through Alabama and Georgia, the land of smoked chicken with white sauce and hot & fast spare ribs, for the third leg of his Chasing BBQ road trip. This is the region where he encountered classic southern inspired barbecue sides, like Brunswick stew, turnip greens, fried okra, and coconut cream pie. We recreated so many southern inspired BBQ recipes in the Savory Spice Test Kitchen that it’s hard to pick favorites, but I will. Here’s how I’d put together an Alabama & Georgia feast for friends.
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Behind the Seasoning: Italian Seasoning
Read now About Behind the Seasoning: Italian SeasoningItalian Herbs or Italian Herb Blend, Italian Spices or Italian Spice Mix…by whatever name you call it, it’s an American pantry staple. Italian cooking has become so popular that Italian seasonings are a must-have in every American kitchen.
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A Road Trip of a Lifetime...
Read now About A Road Trip of a Lifetime...Barbecuing is the ultimate “spice” form of cooking. Yeah, I said it! Sure, some will argue that Indian cooking (with a long history of amazing curries using a multitude of spices) is, others would lean toward Thai, and many would land on the side of Mexico with their complex, spice-rich mole sauces. They would all have valid points and strong arguments that on a different day I might have to side with. But not today. Today I’m a proud American, touting one of our cooking styles that—believe it or not—is being enthusiastically replicated around the world.
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Behind the Seasoning: Paprika - What is it? Uses & Recipes
Too many home cooks aren't aware of the unmatched flavor potential of paprika. Let's set the record straight on what paprika is and why it's so great.Read now About Behind the Seasoning: Paprika - What is it? Uses & Recipes -
Everything You Need To Know About Brining
Read now About Everything You Need To Know About BriningBrining—soaking a turkey in a solution of liquid, salt, sugar, and seasoning—may sound like a daunting task, it’s actually easier than you might expect. Especially when you use our Turkey Brining Kit to make the juiciest holiday turkey.
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Quick Pickling 101
Read now About Quick Pickling 101The process of pickling is over 4,000 years old, dating as far back as ancient India. The term “pickle” can be traced to its origins from the Dutch word “pekel”, meaning brine. Pickling is traditionally performed to preserve food and extend the lifespan of food that is in-season for out-of-season use. There are two different processes for pickling: canned pickling and quick pickling. Where canned pickling requires sterilization and proper safeguards to ensure the product is not contaminated so it can be stored in the pantry, quick pickling is a much easier alternative.
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Ode to Mustard (and Uses of Mustard Seeds)
Read now About Ode to Mustard (and Uses of Mustard Seeds)I love mustard. Why? It goes with nearly everything I like to eat: hot dogs, pretzels, steak, fish, deviled eggs, salad dressing, sandwiches, and more. For those not yet convinced of the magic of mustard seed, I’m sure there’s something with mustard out there for you.