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Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen
Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen
Add quick BBQ flavor to your favorite grilled veggies, steaks, or seafood with a simple brush of this flavor-packed butter.
Great with corn, leeks, red onion, zucchini, squash, and portobello mushrooms. Try brushing on hoagies or hamburger buns before toasting for sandwiches or burgers. Drizzle over just grilled steaks or fish fillets.
This smoky, salty seasoning complements the best cuts of red meat. When grilling steak, rub the meat with a little Red Rocks before cooking. Durin...
View full detailsBlack Hills is a complex rub designed for the barbeque fanatic. Because of its balanced flavor profile it is also a good seasoning for a fusion rub...
View full detailsMt. Massive Steak Seasoning doesn’t necessarily need to be used on a giant 2 lb. porterhouse; it will work nicely on a petite filet as well. But he...
View full detailsStir choice of seasoning into just melted butter and brush on veggies, bread, or meat either just before grilling or right when they come off the grill. (Or both!)
Dips are the easiest way to turn a gathering into a party! This is a crowd fave that pairs well with bread or with a fish entree.
This is a customer and spice merchant favorite. Sweet black garlic combined with cream cheese and crunchy walnuts makes for a great veggie dip or sandwich spread.
Move over onion soup mix! Make your own version of onion dip using several of our dehydrated and freeze-dried onion products.
This apple butter is great for morning toast and breakfast biscuits. It's something the whole family can enjoy!
This really is the easiest dip recipe ever. Change it up each time for your audience: tailgating, backyard barbecue, book club, holiday potluck, etc.
Super simple and very flavorful infused oil fit for a South American-style appetizer.
A tasty classic honey mustard that is sure to please!
Wonderful crowd-pleasing recipe to make for holiday guests or parties!
An easy savory spread with the flavors of an everything bagel and cream cheese.
An extremely quick and simple salsa verde that can be served with chips or any of your favorite Mexican-style dishes.
You'll want to keep this butter close by for pancakes & waffles, veggies, and every piece of toast.
A savory dish that is great for game day or game night.
Dig deep and dig in to this iconic dish inspired by flavors from our store in the Windy City.
They say gator tastes like chicken, but honestly, this is even better.
This colorful focaccia shines with sunny, sumac-based Za'atar Seasoning and sweet tomatoes.
Basically doughnut ravioli.
If your favorite part of s'mores is the chocolate, then this one's for you.
Unlock layers of flavor by toasting whole spices in this rich, silky, vegetarian curry.
A creamy, dreamy combo of two of your favorite summer treats.
Salmon + coffee = a match made in Seattle heaven.
The best part of any adventure is the snacks you eat along the way.
Cinnamon and Homestead Seasoning give a standard chili base a sweet & spicy twist. Served with cinnamon rolls like they do in Nebraska, this recipe is sure to become a weekday winter go-to.
A quick and easy tempura batter gives these bright and fresh fish tacos the crispy, golden coating you crave.
Also called esquites, this layered salad packs all the flavor of elote into a portable package.
Mexican Street Corn Seasoning and a cream cheese swirl revamp classic southern cornbread into a savory, citrusy summer treat.
Make these to share or, honestly, keep them to yourself. They're that good.
Everyone's favorite holiday and potluck appetizer, upgraded with luxurious black truffle and creamy horseradish.
Easy to prepare and simply delicious, these spiced nuts have warm holiday spices and sweet vanilla. Great for serving to holiday guests! They are also perfect for taking to ball games, to top salads with, or to add to homemade granola.
An easy-to-make appetizer that is sure to impress.
*You can substitute honey for the corn syrup. You can use any nut mixture you would like, but we found 2 cups mixed and 2 cups pecan halves to be very nice.
The perfect bar snack gets even better with a soft pretzel made with the flavor of dark beer and a little bit of heat.
Warm spiced cashews with a hint of cayenne spice make the perfect holiday snack!
These are delicious treats that can be served as an appetizer or a dessert. They taste great with a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of red wine.
A super simple roasted potato, elevated by a garlic pepper dipping aioli.
Who doesn't love a good mug of hot cocoa? You can make a simple hot chocolate with our Dutch Cocoa Powder. Or you can spice it up! Make it minty with Peppermint Vanilla Bean Sugar. Add a chile kick with our Mayan Cocoa. Or give it a cinnamon infusion with our Mexican Cocoa.
A traditional bloody mary to accent any great brunch.
This amazingly tastes like eating a taco in meatloaf form. Yummy, easy and less messy than a taco dinner.
Using a high-quality vanilla extract and fresh ground cinnamon makes all the difference in this refreshing, Mexican-inspired beverage.
A quick and easy homemade sausage makes this the perfect weeknight pasta dish. It's even better the next day after the flavors meld, so it makes a great leftovers lunch.
A classic favorite with Italian ingredients like Parmesan, pasta, and mozzarella.
These taste like the real deal! Perfect with a glass of milk and a youthful attitude.
This is the perfect, not-too-sweet coffee or tea cake for a weekend brunch.
A warmly spiced cupcake, perfect for autumn!
Crispy, crowd-pleasing chicken with a lip smackin' sweet sauce.
A classic Southern dish gets a modern barbecue twist with coffee-forward Black Dust Barbecue Sauce.
A tasty pork chili that features the smoky mustard flavors of Southern Gold barbecue sauce. This chili is delicious served as breakfast with a fried egg on top or spooned over savory waffles.
A delicious barbecue-inspired version of a classic comfort food with flavors of sweet tomato and mustard from Southern Gold Barbecue Sauce.
Super quick deviled eggs recipe using Hot Pepper Vinegar Barbecue Sauce in place of mustard and vinegar. You get a zing in every bite!
A smoky and sweet salad that has the perfect freshness for pairing with grilled or barbecued dishes.
You don't even need a grill to make this deliciously simple barbecue-inspired chicken. The flavor of the dish can be customized with your favorite Savory Spice barbecue sauce.
Whether you're cooking for a barbecue or a holiday feast, adding smoked turkey breast to the mix is an instant crowd pleaser. We have a nifty cooking tip too: tuck the thin tip of the turkey breast underneath the meatiest part of the breast so it cooks evenly and stays moist throughout.
Smoked mutton is unique to Kentucky barbecue. The gaminess of this older sheep benefits from low-and-slow smoking. When you smoke the whole leg, you can pull the tender meat right off the bone and serve it shredded or chopped. Mix the smoked mutton edges with the smoked edges of pork and serve with our Black Dip Barbecue Sauce for “Chip & Dip,” a Kentucky barbecue original.
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these beauties are kissed with a touch of smokiness from our favorite smoky cheese blend and a unique smoked sea salt. They come together so quickly there's no reason not to make a double batch, especially if you're planning a backyard barbecue or holiday gathering.
This refreshing side salad takes advantage of the summer harvest, whether from your own garden or from the farmers market. It's the perfect light addition to a rich barbecue plate. It's also portable, so it makes a great picnic dish.
Throwing beets in the smoker instantly turns them into a barbecue inspired side dish. Serve with toothpicks for an easy appetizer or over greens as a salad dish.
It's like eating barbecue chicken pizza on the beach.
Sweet fried plantains pair perfectly with the complex warm spices and citrus notes of our Sweet Jerk Barbecue Sauce.
Crowd-favorite ranch flavor in a super tangy coleslaw that is perfect to serve as a summer grilling side or topping for sweet barbecue sandwiches.
Dive into summer with sweet BBQ pork shoulder steaks and a grilled salad that you can customize with your farmers market finds.
Incredibly simple pot roast, flavored with the classic Midwestern Sweet Barbecue Sauce.
Incredibly yummy quesadilla that you can make in minutes!
A deliciously unique little slider that is super easy to make and guaranteed to be a family favorite.
A super simple salad, perfect for a late summer lunch. The sweet and smoky dressing is made from our Midwestern Sweet Barbecue Sauce.
Inspired by Mexican cabbage slaw, or curtido, we replaced the traditional vinegar and jalapeños with our Hot Pepper Vinegar Barbecue Sauce. The veggies wilt down in the spicy dressing and add a heat and tang to tacos or BBQ sandwiches.
We replaced mustard and vinegar with our Hot Pepper Vinegar Barbecue Sauce for a classic potato salad that tastes just like Grandma's...only with a spicy kick.
Add quick BBQ flavor to your favorite grilled veggies, steaks, or seafood with a simple brush of this flavor-packed butter.
This throw-everything-in-the-slow-cooker dish makes a great summer picnic or gametime meal. Our Caribbean-inspired Bajan Seasoning pairs perfectly with our small batch Black Dip Barbecue Sauce spiked with ground Jamaican allspice berries. The quick pickled carrots add a sweetness to the tangy heat of the pulled chicken and pork combo.
Our Worcestershire-like Black Dip Barbecue Sauce pairs well with many flavors, so there are a lot of options with this marinade. Whip up the Asian version for salmon or pork chops. Try the citrus version with halibut or chicken.
Is it possible to make pizza even better? Add barbecue sauce, a little char, and some smoky flavor and the answer is yes!
Removing the backbone and flattening a whole turkey (a.k.a. spatchcocking) helps the turkey cook faster and more evenly. It's a great method for the smoker or grill and yields a BBQ inspired bird for special feasts from holidays to backyard barbecues.
Whether it's Thanksgiving or the middle of summer, smoked turkey is always a crowd pleaser. You can season a smoked turkey with any of your favorite BBQ rubs. Serve it with sides that also have a barbecue twist, like BBQ street corn, grilled green beans, jalapeno gravy, and fried pies.
We gave a little barbecue inspiration to this easy oven-roasted prime rib. Smoky black pepper, flavorful Flat Irons Prime Rib Rub, and Worcestershire-inspired Black Dip Barbecue Sauce form the base of a seasoning paste that's rubbed all over the meat. Our unique 'Cue Glue helps the seasoning stick and form an amazing crust while the prime rib roasts.
Traditionally, the “burnt ends” of a brisket were cut off each end because they weren't considered suitable to serve as brisket. Instead, they were given out as samples while people were waiting in line to order at BBQ joints. These flavorful, chewy, tender, bark-encrusted pieces ended up being desirable and eventually made it onto barbecue menus. To yield a lot of burnt ends, simply trim the outer 1 inch or so of the entire brisket and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
We've smoked a lot of pork ribs in the Savory test kitchen, each time giving them a different regional barbecue flavor by using different BBQ rubs and sauces. We always use the 3-2-1 method for ribs (described below) whether preparing baby back ribs, spare ribs, or St. Louis cut ribs.
Pulled pork can be found on BBQ menus across the country. Each region treats their pulled pork with different spices and sauces. This recipe is a nod to the Kansas City style pulled pork and features our KC Style BBQ rub. To complete the KC experience, try it with our small batch Midwestern Sweet BBQ Sauce.
We added a BBQ twist to Mexican style street corn. We love the easy method too...simply bake or grill corn cobs in their husks so they cook without drying out. Then finish them on the grill for great that classic BBQ char flavor.
St. Louis BBQ is famous for its smoky spare ribs slathered with sticky sweet barbecue sauce. Have a pack of moist towelettes handy when you serve these...you're gonna need 'em!
Apple pie filling, meet baked beans. Use this recipe to give a sweet twist to everyone's favorite barbecue and holiday side dish.
Just as Carolina BBQ is known for pork, Kentucky BBQ is known for mutton. Mutton is a mature sheep, so it has a fattiness and gaminess that benefits from low-and-slow smoking. It can be served sliced or chopped with your favorite BBQ plate. Mix the smoked mutton edges with the smoked edges of pork and serve with our Black Dip Barbecue Sauce for “Chip & Dip,” a Kentucky barbecue original.
Add a little spice and char flavor to your green beans with this quick and easy grill method. Great alongside burgers, pork chops, or any smoked barbecue fare. Throw any leftovers on a cold green salad for lunch.
Burgoo is Kentucky’s version of the Brunswick stew you see on BBQ menus in Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas. There are many regional recipes for Burgoo; some are soup-like and others are thick enough to stand a spoon in. The common ingredient is meat, lots of different kinds and often from leftover barbecue.
Perfect for camping or a backyard bbq, these customizable grill packets allow each person to choose their own seasoning. Try switching it up with your family's favorite veggies and proteins!
'Cue in the Carolinas is all about pork. Typically Carolina BBQ refers to a whole hog that's been smoked and then chopped or pulled. We built a backyard cinderblock pit for our whole hog adventure and provide links to "how-to" instructions if you're up for a similar project.
Inspired by a Lexington, North Carolina, red BBQ slaw (typically made with ketchup, vinegar, sugar, hot sauce, and cabbage), we created our own tomato-based version that's a little less sweet and has more "add-ins" than the original. Tasters in our test kitchen called this a "Bloody Mary" slaw and suggest you could throw in any of your favorite brunch cocktail garnishes...olives, bacon, jalapeños, etc.
Whether you're building a southern barbecue menu, planning for a holiday feast, or just trying to get your family to eat more veggies, don't skip this recipe. Sweet caramalized carrots and tangy balsamic vinegar complement the hearty greens...and who doesn't love bacon?
This recipe is an attempt at recreating the delectable corn pudding served at 12 Bones Smokehouse in Asheville, North Carolina. It's sweet with just a small kick of heat and a dash of smoky flavor. It makes a delicious side for a barbecue feast or holiday meal.
We love this refreshing and unique way to enjoy summer shrimp. Make it as an appetizer for a cheese and cracker plate or add it to a barbecue plate as a light and tangy side dish. We discovered that any leftovers are also delicious as a taco filling!
It's almost impossible to enjoy a Carolina style barbecue plate without hush puppies. These savory yet slightly sweet fried dough bites are reminiscent of a cornbread donut hole. They're guaranteed to get gobbled up fast, especially when paired with honey butter, so you might want to make a double batch!
This chicken is best served Alabama barbecue style...drenched in tangy, white BBQ sauce. See the recipe details for links to delicious white BBQ sauce recipes using Savory's spices and seasonings.
This is a backyard grilling method where you cook over direct, high heat. While the backyard enthusiast can’t hit the high temps the barbecue pros use, the high heat grilling principles are the same. You get great char and flavor on the ribs and you don't need to spend all day babysitting them.
A Southern BBQ menu wouldn't be complete without a side of fried okra. These addictive bites were gobbled up quickly by tasters in our test kitchen. They have a mild kick of heat from both our Cajun seasoning and Cajun hot sauce. They also have a perfectly crunchy cornmeal coating, which makes them gluten-free too!
We upped the coconut factor in this traditional southern dessert by using coconut extract in both pudding filling and the creamy whipped topping. We also gave it a Caribbean twist by dusting the graham cracker crust with allspice. It makes a great dessert for a summer backyard barbecue.
You'll want to keep this butter close by for pancakes & waffles, veggies, and every piece of toast.
A savory dish that is great for game day or game night.
An easy savory spread with the flavors of an everything bagel and cream cheese.
An extremely quick and simple salsa verde that can be served with chips or any of your favorite Mexican-style dishes.
Super simple and very flavorful infused oil fit for a South American-style appetizer.
A tasty classic honey mustard that is sure to please!
Wonderful crowd-pleasing recipe to make for holiday guests or parties!
This really is the easiest dip recipe ever. Change it up each time for your audience: tailgating, backyard barbecue, book club, holiday potluck, etc.
Move over onion soup mix! Make your own version of onion dip using several of our dehydrated and freeze-dried onion products.
This apple butter is great for morning toast and breakfast biscuits. It's something the whole family can enjoy!
Dips are the easiest way to turn a gathering into a party! This is a crowd fave that pairs well with bread or with a fish entree.
This is a customer and spice merchant favorite. Sweet black garlic combined with cream cheese and crunchy walnuts makes for a great veggie dip or sandwich spread.
Dig deep and dig in to this iconic dish inspired by flavors from our store in the Windy City.
They say gator tastes like chicken, but honestly, this is even better.
This colorful focaccia shines with sunny, sumac-based Za'atar Seasoning and sweet tomatoes.
Basically doughnut ravioli.
If your favorite part of s'mores is the chocolate, then this one's for you.
Unlock layers of flavor by toasting whole spices in this rich, silky, vegetarian curry.
A creamy, dreamy combo of two of your favorite summer treats.
Salmon + coffee = a match made in Seattle heaven.
The best part of any adventure is the snacks you eat along the way.
Cinnamon and Homestead Seasoning give a standard chili base a sweet & spicy twist. Served with cinnamon rolls like they do in Nebraska, this recipe is sure to become a weekday winter go-to.
A quick and easy tempura batter gives these bright and fresh fish tacos the crispy, golden coating you crave.
Also called esquites, this layered salad packs all the flavor of elote into a portable package.
Mexican Street Corn Seasoning and a cream cheese swirl revamp classic southern cornbread into a savory, citrusy summer treat.
Make these to share or, honestly, keep them to yourself. They're that good.
Inspired by a dish made popular by Patillo’s Bar-B-Q in Beaumont, Texas, this sweet and smoky sausage gets its name from the flavorful, orange grease it releases as it cooks.
Pikes Peak Butcher's Rub elevates simple and summery steak kebabs without any extra effort!
A slightly sweet take on cozy, classic Chinese dumplings.
Warm, mild, and comforting, this classic Indian dish uses Garam Masala and tomatoes to make chickpeas the star of any mealtime show.
Ripe raspberries and Pink Himilayan Sea Salt turn a classic lemon drop into a pretty-in-pink poolside cocktail.
Homemade boudin patties sit atop a golden cornmeal waffle throne, crowned with a poached egg and hot honey hollandaise. A benedict fit for a king at your next brunch coronation!
Combining sweet, warming spices with ground peanuts creates a flavorful crust with a satisfying crunch on these crave-worthy kebabs.
Not just for fish tacos, this versatile, spicy-sweet blend makes the perfect coating for these summery shrimp skewers.
A brown sugar brine makes every bite of these easy, smoked chicken legs juicy and dripping with flavor.
A quick and easy summer salad, full of bright fruits and vegetables. Perfect for a quick lunch, at home or prepped for work.
Extra cinnamon and amaretto give this classic Mexican dessert a delightful horchata twist.
The trick to crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside tostones is to cut and smash them to just the right thickness.
Sweet Jamaican Allspice and minty California Bay Leaves give this refreshing Cuban cocktail layers of complex flavors.
This crispy catfish could not be more simple or more delicious.
Fruity, tangy, and floral, these show-stopping sandwich cookies taste as good as they look.
Dips are the easiest way to turn a gathering into a party! This is a crowd fave that pairs well with bread or with a fish entree.
You'll want to keep this butter close by for pancakes & waffles, veggies, and every piece of toast.
An extremely quick and simple salsa verde that can be served with chips or any of your favorite Mexican-style dishes.
Super simple and very flavorful infused oil fit for a South American-style appetizer.
A tasty classic honey mustard that is sure to please!
This apple butter is great for morning toast and breakfast biscuits. It's something the whole family can enjoy!
This sauce has a strong garlic flavor that is perfect for pairing with Greek or Middle Eastern dishes.
From a southwestern-style salad to a taco sauce, this tangy vinaigrette lends itself to all your favorite Mexican dishes!
A nod to the traditional white BBQ sauce of Alabama, this version has a smoky twist from our Longs Peak Pork Chop Spice. This is the perfect complement to BBQ chicken, chicken wings, ribs, or pulled pork. You can also use it as a chicken salad, potato salad, or coleslaw dressing. It goes quickly, so you might want to make a double batch!
By the time your pasta is done cooking you'll have this simple yet sophisticated sauce ready to go. It works with several of our cheese blends, too.
A classic sauce that is the perfect companion to any of your favorite Mexican dishes!
Mulled wine and chocolate? Yes, please. What a great way to use up all those mulling spices we tend to stock up on over the holidays.
This is a great glaze to use on grilled chicken, fish or red meat.
This is our version of a satay sauce recipe featuring Asian Delight BBQ Rub, a sweet & spicy blend with a Chinese Five Spice base. Use it like you would a peanut satay for chicken skewers. It's great for lettuce wraps, cold noodle salads, and potstickers too.
This simple condiment adds unique flavor to a cheese and cracker plate, a holiday ham, or a grilled cheese sandwich.
A simple vinaigrette that pairs deliciously with dark greens or roasted vegetables.
A super simple roasted potato, elevated by a garlic pepper dipping aioli.
This amazingly tastes like eating a taco in meatloaf form. Yummy, easy and less messy than a taco dinner.
This is a tasty, family-friendly recipe. The longer you can let the chicken marinate, the better.
Deliciously seasoned with warm spices, this is a wonderful dish for an autumn dinner.
Salmon with a perfectly balanced sweet and sour glaze that is great for an elevated weeknight meal.
A quick-to-prepare marinated chicken and sauce that balances chile heat and fruity sweetness.
This glazed ham is so easy, there's no need to wait for a special holiday to make it. Serve it with roasted sweet potatoes and braised kale for a warm fall meal or with cornbread and vinaigrette-dressed greens for a bright spring dish.
"Pinchitos" are Spanish for "kebabs" and are often served tapas-style in Spain. Our Southern Spain Pinchito Spice adds a Spanish-influenced curry flavor to whatever your using it in. It works here both as a marinade for the meat and as a dipping sauce for the grilled kebabs.
You can convert many of our dry seasonings into sauces. This is the perfect example. Simply combine equal parts spice, oil, and water to create a delicously easy wing sauce.
Homemade vanilla extract is so easy and it makes a great gift for your favorite home cooks.
From the recipe author: This is my mother-in-law’s Christmas Eve hot fudge sauce. After a heavy dinner, she would serve it over peppermint ice cream for a light but festive dessert. I usually make a double batch and fill attractive jars for the perfect gift. It also freezes well for advanced preparation during busy holiday times.
There are so many uses for this rich, fruity syrup that you'll probably want to make a double batch.
Instead of throwing out the remaining flavorful pickle brine when your pickles are gone, this is a great way to use it up for a batch of quick pickled onions.
This is a curried twist on a traditional, family-friendly meal.
Whether you serve these for backyard barbecue parties or holiday feast meals, you'll probably want to double the recipe because they will disappear fast.
This is a great weeknight recipe. It easily doubles to feed a crowd. It was created by the Savory Spice Shop in Santa Rosa, CA for the Kendall Jackson Tomato Festival.
This is a great beginner canning recipe. It can be made as spicy as you like with more or less jalapeño and crushed red pepper flakes.
We love a good Thai beef salad. This one is spicy and refreshing at the same time.
Homemade sriracha is super easy and this version provides a sweet Asian BBQ twist on what is still a very spicy condiment.
Aji Amarillo Chile Powder adds fruity heat to this easy jam.
These are easy and delicious over vanilla ice cream but can also add an interesting twist as a topping for other sweet and savory dishes.
This is a sweet and savory twist on the classic pork chop.
This is a fun and easy way to incorporate some of Savory's cheese blends into a Mexican-inspired chilled cheese dip.
Makes a delicious dip or sandwich spread.
This quick sauce can be made with any of Savory's seafood friendly seasonings.
This creamy guac makes a great family-friendly dip or spread.
A refreshing and deliciously addictive restaurant-style salsa.
This is a smoky, creamy, unexpected twist on the traditional red enchilada sauce.
This incredibly tastes like the real deal...the nacho cheese sauce you'd find at gas stations, movie theaters and ball parks. Only better.
