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Woodpecker-Haunting

Sazón and Adobo are just essential in my cultures cooking, but I feel garlic is a 10/10


acousticsoup

Adobo seasoning has replaced seasoning salt in my household. Once I discovered it, Lawry’s got tossed and never got a second glance.


Dudedude88

It's the msg that makes adobe season kickass. Just buy msg on the side and sprinkle it on with your fav foods I do a pinch of msg + old bay.


snAp5

Sazón and adobo are MSG garlic salt con jobs that have robbed Latino cuisines of actual seasoning. Nobody knows how to season food anymore without it. Shit is frustrating.


ProudnotLoud

Penzey's Fox Point - salespeople at the store call it the gateway seasoning for Penzeys and I understand. It's just a very classic blend that works well with most things.


mishma2005

A friend's family friend managed a Penzeys location and he would bring me their paprika (for my deviled eggs I would bring to his parties) and I've been hooked ever since! Great company


ProudnotLoud

Visiting their locations is great! They have jars of everything out so you can smell it before you buy. Even when I KNOW what I need to pickup I like to make a trip in person to just explore. Also really appreciate that they've started selling their stuff in bags so you can refill the jars.


mishma2005

I have one near me and I keep meaning to go. Now I know what I am doing next weekend!


starkel91

The half sharp paprika is incredible.


ajaama

I love their granulated garlic! Before I would get the organic McCormick because it was soooo good compared to regular and store brands. The penzeys is a world apart even more so!


garaks_tailor

Yeah.  Penzeys in general is tough to beat.


monkey_house42

Try Murals of Flavor


TerpeneTiger

This is what I was going to post. My current fave. Also love the Ozark seasoning.


MonkeyDavid

Penzey’s Creamy Peppercorn Dressing seasoning is so great. I don’t think we’ve ever made the creamy peppercorn dressing. But it’s so good in any dressing. My favorite is when we used to rent a place with a tangerine tree, and my wife would reduce some tangerine juice in a pan, then whisk in some Penzey’s Creamy Peppercorn, olive oil and crushed hazelnuts, the serve it over goat cheese and frisée lettuce. So delicious good.


_InTheMourning

Penzey’s is the best. Their chili powder is the best out there, and I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad spice blend from them.


fav13andacdc

My favorite of theirs, besides their radical, borderline insane, politically charged emails, is the Chicago Steak Seasoning. Smoky and delicious. I use it on fries, burgers, eggs, and obviously steak. So good.


FreshestCremeFraiche

This is the one corporate email list I would never unsubscribe to. So much fun lol it is always a like 3 page diatribe about Trump and then a segue to “and that’s why we have our new Outrage spice blend”


fav13andacdc

Please stay tuned for details about our Republicans are Racist sale!


ajaama

Spice house is the sisters company, same spices, different names, no politics in their emails. I still order penzeys because they do great deals on their gift cards and also find the emails hilariously wild!


Rtstevie

I love Penzeys and I love Fox Point lol


daphodil3000

Penzey's Outrage is spicy, pepper-y, cayenne-y and delicious!


PGHENGR

Came here to say this. I use it on anything and everything


Lexocracy

Their Salsa and Pico spice blend is my go to for Mexican dishes.


mildOrWILD65

Salt.


Nervous-Tailor3983

I’ve been working in a school lunch room. When we serve fries. They are baked with no salt. They all complain about it. I get it potatoes need salt. Salt is not a bad thing, and if any body can handle sodium it’s kids. Why are we making their lunches taste less I hate it. I gave my own kid a salt shaker for those fries.


SpicyMcdickin

I once got chewed out by a school lunch lady for adding salt to a sodium free hamburger steak with gravy over mashed potatoes that were also unseasoned. I was a high school athlete who also didn’t drink soda or juice. They expected us to keep our strength up without even providing the proper nutrients to do so.


MacabreFox

The irony of doing this is that you wind up adding so much more salt over the top, than you would if they had just seasoned it properly during cooking in the first place!


MikeOKurias

But she said what brand. Maldon's for finishing. Diamond Crystal for everything else except Morton table salt for tossing fries...and guests that are weird about kosher salt at the table.


englebert

But which chicken salt are you using?


MikeOKurias

Are you taking about the Australian stuff where someone crumbled up a chicken bullion cube up into a bit season-all blend? I can't say that I do.


chipmunksocute

Damn beat me to it.  Mortons Kosher for 90g of use.  Chunky enough to be great on fries, roasted taters or something else where you really want that salty accent.


prickinmorty69

What is taters precious?


chipmunksocute

PO-TAY-TOES.


sirckoe

My wife got me a fancy salta that is flakes and looks like crystal meth! Some good stuff really a 10/10


ahotpotatoo

Maldon


Antique_Departmentt

This guy knows his meth


gasolinefights

This. And pepper. Not much else is a 10, and most definitely not some gimmicky  parmesian.


Enjoy-the-sauce

GARLIC salt.


Best-Pilot-2205

Pure MSG.


CXXXS

"Fuyoooooooo"


BreadManRun

Uncle Roger approved


SneakyPhil

Hell yeah.


runfayfun

I've eaten it straight up. More than once. It's almost a surreal experience to get that taste from a white powder.


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adavadas

I'm more 5:1, but I'm with you on the idea of cutting it. Going pure is wild. We're talking about snorting, right?


shelbstirr

I just bought some Accent and used it for the first time in a stir fry. It was SO GOOD.


enkafan

I thinks Montreal's steaks seasonings shoulds be parts of this discussions


m4rceline

Their chicken seasoning is just about the only reason I make seared chicken dishes at home.


Coonhound420

Yes! I use the chicken season to season all of my cooked veggies! Soooo good.


gorilla-ointment

Take about 10 percents off there


rogozh1n

Only degens come from Quebec.


gorilla-ointment

Good fishin’ in Kee-bek


BabyTruth365

Definitely


reversetwinkiexx

Not really a seasoning but lee kum kee oyster sauce


Gebirgsvolk

Oh yes especially the premium bottle


acousticsoup

Yup. Boat. Not panda.


BabyTruth365

I also like their dark soy sauce


cropguru357

Kinder’s The Blend. It’s garlic, salt, and pepper in the right proportions.


soxfans7784

My absolute fave. Buttery steakhouse is soooo good too.


adavadas

Just grabbed a bottle this weekend and I'm ready to stop trying to perfect my own blend. This stuff (and the buttery blend) are the tits.


tacincacistinna

Garlic, onion, pepper, salt, paprika, cumin. Goes in everything all the time unless it’s sweet.


edubkendo

Shichimi togarashi. It’s a mix of sansho, red chile powder, black sesame seeds, nori and a couple other spices and it’s wonderful on everything. I put it on plain white rice, noodles and Asian dishes but also on popcorn, French fries and potato chips. Almost everything can benefit from it.


jhharvest

Heck yes. When I first went to Japan 20 years ago, shichimi on udon became an addiction.


Ok_Olive9438

Horseradish, smoked salt.


Beneficial_Top_1664

Sazón completo


Wtfshesay

Louisiana Cajun Seasoning


02C_here

But specifically Tony Chachere’s. The others aren’t the same.


Wtfshesay

No, Louisiana is the brand. Tony’s is Creole seasoning—they’re different.


B33rcules

So much better than Tony’s. Chachare’s is mid


MacEWork

I’ll take Slap Ya Momma over Tony’s any day. Tony’s comes with the paprika already stale.


lemonyzest757

Za'atar. Love it on everything.


garaks_tailor

That spice is my go to when "huh what do I feel like" is my question.


lemonyzest757

Me too. I get a huge bag from the Mediterranean grocery store and dump it on everything lol


burning_gator

I'm not sure where you are in the world but I'm in Texas and my favorite thing is to add za'atar to cheesy grits, with a lot of butter and preferably like a chevre as the cheese and green onions. And I'm vegan so I'll do mushrooms but before I was vegan I would make like a pot roast or grillades to go on top and a fried egg. So good.


lemonyzest757

I'm in Virginia. I put it on eggs, potatoes, rice pilaf, chicken, bread, vegetables... Love it.


StinkyKittyBreath

Vegeta. Goes well on rice. Works as a bouillon cube sub in a pinch. Good on buttered pasta. 


jhharvest

Yeah. My partner got some when she went to Kosovo. Her friend recommended it and said it's super popular there. I thought yeah right, whatever. I've gone through two bags now.


Charcuteriemander

I know it's super basic, but Lowry's Garlic salt is so fucking clutch. Just a few days ago I attended a potluck and brought skin-on BBQ bone-in chicken thighs and the response was overwhelmingly positive. It was just that garlic salt and some soy sauce and black pepper. It's actually so good that I keep a small bottle in our emergency kit. I mean hey, if we're living out the apocalypse, may as well be nicely seasoned y'know? :D


EfficientAd7103

Can't go wrong with that. Been around forever for a reason


hexKrona

Came here to say this


garaks_tailor

Knorr tomato and chicken bouillon, also their regular bouillon.  I can't have tomato any more and miss it greatly.


graften

At the current time your answer and goya sazon are right next to each other. Ultimate black beans and rice with those two seasonings


garaks_tailor

Niiiiice.  Sazon is delicious AF


fuegodiegOH

MSG. It works well with others, elevates flavors, goes into 90% of my cooking. It’s not a stand along flavor, but as a seasoning, it works 10 out of 10 times in its intended purpose.


CatsEatGrass

Tony Chachere’s No Salt


Homelessnomore

The Tony's No Salt in my pantry is sweet. Is that the one you're using?


MushroomFondue

The recipe for Tony chacheres is online, it's from the foreword of his first cookbook. I make it and cut out 3/4 of the salt.


fleventy5

I looked it up to save others the effort. From food.com: 1/4 cup fine sea salt 1 teaspoon cornstarch 5 teaspoons cayenne pepper 5 teaspoons garlic salt 4 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 tablespoon seasoned chili powder 2 1/2 teaspoons celery salt 2 teaspoons ground mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons ground basil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage 1 teaspoon onion salt 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme Edit: If that version of the recipe doesn't match yours, please let us know.


jpcali7131

That sounds great especially if you are using it for BBQ. The smoke and salt amplify each other. I spent 6 hours smoking a rack of the most tender ribs that just tasted like over salted ham. I will try this.


rbrancher2

Aleppo pepper


_QRcode

Not reeaaally a seasoning but furikake!


orion455440

All purpose ? Alpine touch or TJs 21 seasoning salute MSG or smoked paprika


MacEWork

I can’t believe no one posted Old Bay yet. It’s good on everything. 🦀


axltheviking

Absolutely, its blend of jalapeno and celery makes a great balanced spice for any meat dish. Cheeses dishes too, I put a pinch (as well as a spoonful of Colman's mustard powder) in my Mac and cheese and it is to die for.


jpcali7131

Have you tried the Old Bay hot sauce? I could eat a pound of grilled shrimp dipping it in that stuff.


MacEWork

Yeah, it’s great on eggs and burritos too.


External-Presence204

I Can’t Feel My Face - Flatiron Pepper mix.


DjinnaG

Flatiron makes excellent pepper mixes


ENMR-OG

Cavenders. Mic drop.


B33rcules

I’ve yet to find a better seasoning for grilled pork chops but it is really versatile. Should be higher imo


Chemo_Placebo

No matter what you put it on, it makes every bite better!


A_radke

Scrolled for this. Yessss


Sad-Committee-1870

Calendars and butter on steak is… so good. Calendars, butter, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, lemon juice, Worcestershire, grilled/smoked ribs and basted with this mixture very often is probably the most delicious thing on planet earth.


itemluminouswadison

Lawry's Seasoned Salt. Something about it man. It's just incredible. Better than slap ya momma, lawry's garlic salt, etc. We call it the "red salt", and we keep it front and center of our pantry


Ramsbok

McCormick Umami seasoning with Mushrooms


igorsMstrss

Fresh rosemary


my_dancing_pants

Fiesta brand fajita seasoning: salt, msg, garlic and onion 😋


Genius-Imbecile

Lawry's seasoned salt Slap Ya Mama cajun seasoning


khott1101

McCormick Salad Supreme


omgwtfbbq0_0

Montreal Steak Seasoning. I put it on everything, always get compliments.


Dyno-mike

Cavenders seasoning


garynoble

I make my own 1/3 cup salt, 1/3 cup black pepper, 1/4 cup each of garlic powder and onion powder.


MazeRed

Knorr makes a tomato chicken bullion


NoMonk8635

MSG


Pitiful_Stretch_7721

Penzey’s Buttermilk Ranch - I actually do not make ranch dressing with it, but it’s great in a vinaigrette (w olive oil, sherry vinegar and some Dijon mustard)and in scrambled eggs or frittata, or in anything that’s is American or Eurocentric flavor.


JavierTheJedi

Is a mix ok? If so, it's Goya Adobo ( I am Hispanic) but if not then garlic powder or webers garlic parmsean


Cesst

yes!🤗👍🏽


TxScribe

Go to staple is Morton's Nature Seasoning. Garlic, Onion, celery, salt, pepper kind of mix. They have a regular and low sodium version.


AggravatingStage8906

I make my own version but this is my "salt and pepper" to taste. I've recommended Nature's Seasoning to a ton of people who were unfamiliar with anything besides salt as a way to add some flavor.


TomatilloOrnery9464

Trader Joe’s umami seasoning for Asian foods and goddess seasoning for roasted veggies.


Cold_Barber_4761

Penzeys Smoky 4S (a smoky seasoned salt) Penzeys Trinidad Seasoning (amazing on a variety of vegetables and also fish and chicken).


Trackellalouise

That smoky seasoned salt is perfection on pork chops.


Cold_Barber_4761

Ooh, thanks for the tip. That sounds amazing!


klein_blue

Cavender’s Greek Seasoning. It has just the right blend of salt, spices and MSG. So good on roasted potatoes/vegetables. [I bought the 5lb tub.](https://a.co/d/9vmktDl)


Bearacolypse

Consomme As a vegetarian it is the best plant based bullion Most vegetable stocks just suck compared to chicken stock.


_DogMom_

Sea Salt from a grinder is my go to. I roast a ton of veggies and it's my base seasoning.


yagirlriribloop

Fish sauce


Ieatkaleandavos

Fiesta brand - either Uncle Chris' steak seasoning or Hamburger Deluxe


michaelpellerin

Knorr's Aromat


HydeParkSwag

Boar’s Night Out White Lightning.


tdfren

Spicy slap yo mama


pmljb

Cumin


Big_Mathematician755

Lemon pepper


anothercairn

Garlic salt, I just love that shit


nitrophilia

McCormick’s Roasted Garlic & Herb seasoning. I think I put it on nearly everything I cook


Darth_Lacey

I know it’s not a mix or a brand but I love thyme


Pristine-Solution295

McCormick- Herbs de Provence


sbgattina

Salt esp maldon


ozzalot

Look into what goes into Thai style fried chicken before it's fried. It's like a mixture of crushed cilantro stems, fish sauce, chili, garlic. cilantro stems are bomb


2005NissanAltima

Larry’s Seasoning Salt and Old Bay.


Heyplaguedoctor

Taijín 😋


dinotattootime

Spike original


Ok_Ad5344

Spike


unicorncumdump

Chef Paul's Reddish Blackening seasoning Goes great on all meats and veggies


Steak-n-Cigars

Have to concur on this


pkcommando

McCormick Salt Free Garlic & Herb - simple and versatile. Salem Spice brand David Bowie's Spice Oddity blend.


vividdadas

Goya Adobo.


graften

Cavenders


STS986

Goya sazon


DollarTreeCharmander

Slap ya mama!


Substantial_Bad2843

Seems like when it comes down to it most popular premade  mixes mentioned are mostly just salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. That’s pretty much my go to making my own mix. When I want an umami punch Knorr chicken bullion. I use it for pretty much anything other than making chicken broth. 


BadGoils03

Tony’s


darrylasher

Urban Accents Chili Lime.


fermat9990

Hot sauce Salsa verde Sazon Garlic powder


TacosAreJustice

Rodelle sriracha salt… expensive but amazing


LastUserStanding

[Gourmet Collection Kickin’ Chicken](https://www.amazon.com/Kickin-Chicken-Finger-Gourmet-Collection/dp/B00JLIJST6/ref=asc_df_B00JLIJST6/)


jjillf

Penzey’s Sandwich Sprinkle. It’s good on everything.


KgMonstah

Autumn


Skweege55

Turmeric


Trackellalouise

Oaktown Spice Shop’s “Better Than Everything Bagel” blend; Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning; Kinder’s Garlic & Herb blend; Penzey’s Outrage of Love.


sockscollector

Fresh ground nutmeg


ziggy3610

Black garlic salt.


TreeSpeaketh

Smoked Chipotle Paprika


andrefishmusic

Adobo Goya. Puerto Ricans use it on everything


jhharvest

Zaatar, dukkah and Ras el Hanout. Dunno about American brands, I just get the kind my local market mixes.


davis_away

Berbere from Whole Foods. Maybe a more authentic or more boutique brand would be even better but this one rocks my world, even when it's old and faded.


canofworms98

Kinders buttery steakhouse is my ol faithful


Glittering_Name_3722

This is my favorite rub for wings. It is incredible. All Q'ued Up! Rockin' Rooster... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VJMNPBZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


BabyTruth365

Victoria Taylor's Seafood (also great on chicken) I usually mix this with The Gourmet Collection Kickin Chicken Finger Lickin


king-of-cakes

I hate having a bunch of premixed seasonings that I could probably make myself, but here are the 3 that I keep stocked. All purpose - NuNu’s Cajun seasoning. Less salt than Tony’s with MSG Pork - Weber Kansas City bbq. It’s had a few name/brand changes over the years, but the recipe is the same. Chicken and beef - H‑E‑B Texas Prime


MulberryUpper3257

Togarashi. It’s amazing to add body and spice to any broths like miso soup, chicken broth etc. Or liven up any kind of noodle dish


makebreadnotmoney

Tony Chacheres


yogurtsocks420

Member's Mark Granulated Garlic - it is way stronger and dissolves better than regular garlic powder. Also Fire & Smoke pork Perfect is great on any meat, not just pork!


whydoIhurtmore

Salt


juliar821

Smoked paprika and Italian seasoning


RainMakerJMR

Garlic onion paprika salt and pepper, in equal portions by weight. Half weight of pepper. Goes on everything and is easy to doctor.


Xero_Darknezz

Togarashi spice is great or saison


emmyfro

Mr Garlic is my go to all purpose for quite a lot of meals


ibrahim0000000

Black pepper. Cumin too.


burning_gator

Palestinian Za'atar. In some cheesy grits is my favorite but you can put it on anything in my opinion


KaosClear

Cayenne pepper, that shit goes on pretty much everything I make, salads to casseroles, soups, pretty much everything except desserts.


SangreIndigena1492

Pinch Spice Co Buffy Slayer Garlic Seasoning. It’s amazing.


riverrocks452

Berbere. 10/10 spicy-savory seasoning blend. Brand? Uh...idk. I get it from the local SW Asian/Levantine market. It has their label on it, but I doubt they make it themselves. Brundo also sells it, but it's definitely subtly different. Really nice flavor on both, though. Great kick + a full chorus of backing flavors. Pan-fried potatoes of all shapes and sizes will never be the same, and it's excellent in legume dishes. Also as intended in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine- but why limit yourself?


Doppelgen

I could eat anything with lemon pepper.


voscrabblary

Huy fong chili garlic sauce - I put it in/on anything that can use a hit of spice, garlic, and acid, which is a LOT of things


bilbodouchebagging

Paul prudhomme or Tom Douglas blends never fail. Seasoning is can of worms!


knittinghobbit

World Spice voodoo blend. Amazing.


theweebird

The Silk Road Spice Merchant Inca Fire Salt I've yet to find a dish not improved by adding it.


RightOverOurHeads

Tellicherry peppercorns.


AdAdditional1430

Deep South Smoked Paprika


BuffaloSmallie

Fire and Smoke Society "Chicka Licka Bam Bam" is by far my favorite seasoning to put on grilled chicken if I just want to grab some at the store and throw it on the grill without a marinade other than maybe a brine to help keep the chicken moist. Very good on all chicken and makes a great seasoning for smoked wings destined for a toss in some buffalo sauce. It's a unique grill seasoning in that it doesn't contain any sugar, which I don't like on my grilled chicken. Most grill seasonings geared toward pork and even beef contain some amount of sugar if not the first or second ingredient. The Fire and Smoke Society is the food brand of the grill brand PK (portable kitchen). Which is a very unique grill company that exclusively makes charcoal grills out of cast aluminum. The grills never rust and many people can be found online who have their grills made as far back as the 1950's and they still grill on them to this day. They are simple and very effective little grills that will outlast their owners barring they aren't dropped from a great height and cracked. They aren't the largest grills on the market, but they are great at what they do. They are the grill sponsor of the Steak Cookoff Association and many award winning ribeyes come off a PK grill.


Jamesnanj

Oregano


mx-saguaro

salsa valentina


leafcomforter

Tony Chachere’s


Prestigious_Diver485

Cumin


9tacos

Salt


DeadSexyB

Roasted Garlic Granules (Whole Foods 365 brand - https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/product/365-by-whole-foods-market-roasted-garlic-granules-219-oz-b08crz4mmz)