Penzeys Spices

The only spice mixes that I have used are their Sandwich Sprinkle and their Green Goddess salad dressing mix, both are excellent. I use a lot of their herbs/spices, they are far superior to grocery-store stuff - noticeably 'fresher' taste and aroma.

I buy a lot from Penzeys and almost everything is very good. However, I find the mixes that contain salt to be too salty for my tastes. The sausage mixes especially. If I buy a mix from Penzey, I now opt for the ones that are salt-less and add salt to taste. The bulk spices are terrific and the herbs are almost as good (thyme can be a bit woody--but I buy it anyway).

Lee

Sounds good!. Sandwich Sprinkle mix was on wife's short list. Looking forward to trying out some high quality spices that are hard-to-find locally as well.

I really like Penzeys English Prime Rib Rub. Heavily rub a choice standing rib roast - throw it into the CS and smoke close to your favorite meat temperature - FTC it and just before you are ready to eat take the foil off and throw it in a super hot oven 10 minutes or so to crust it up. Good eats!

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Originally posted by WISmokinBear:
I really like Penzeys English Prime Rib Rub.

Now see, I tried that and wasn't a fan but then we all have different taste buds and methods. I think the granules were too small and when I smoked a PRIME rib, just didn't get enough taste. For PR I like a bigger granule, something like a Montreal steak seasoning.

I've used Penzey's for years, but there are about 3 or 4 more that I use also. Really depends on what you want.

I don't buy blends any more. When I'm buying, I'm usually just buying bulk spices to make my own. Haven't yet been in one of their stores, I've only bought online.

Smokin - I had the same problem with flavor until I really packed on the rub and crusted it up at the end. As you say everyone has different tastes. Not many PRIME ribs around here - just milk cows.

Penzey's is an excellent operation. Fresh spices at fair prices. In my opinion, a slightly better store is called the Spice House. This business is run by the daughter of the now retired founder of Penzy's, Mr. Penzey.Her bother is Bill Penzey who now runs Penzy's. She is trying to keep her business less corporate. I think Spice House, being more Mom and Pop, has fresher spices at comparable prices.They do mail order business and you can check themn out at http://www.thespicehouse.com. I don't work for them but am a happy customer.

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In my opinion, a slightly better store is called the Spice House.

Thx. I'll have to check them out also.

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Originally posted by redoakNC:
[QUOTE]In my opinion, a slightly better store is called the Spice House.

I agree. They're both good resources, but given the option, I would go with Spice House.

I'm lucky in that there is a Penzey's store 2 blocks from one of my offices, and a Spice House store about 15 minutes from my home. As such, most of my shopping is based upon convenience.

For online shopping, Spice House seems to have a better and more manageable website.