For those of you who make their own rub

Stargaze · November 2012

I was wondering where you get your spices and seasonings from.

I'm going to try out myspicesage.com , they give free delivery and if you place a $30 order right now you get free Turkey Brine seasoning.

SmokeyPitt · November 2012

I usually just buy at the grocery store or a BJ's/Costco. I've been wondering where to get some better stuff.

I was just checking out that site and it seems a little pricey. I was looking at garlic powder, and 1 oz is $2.75. It is gets cheaper the more you buy, but a 16 oz container is still close to $1/oz.

I've heard other people mention Penzy's, but it is comparable in price.

Dizzy Pig is starting to look like a pretty good bargain! ;).

Village Idiot · November 2012

Depends.

For Mexican type stuff (cumin, chipotles, Mexican oregano, etc), I go to the Mexican farmer's market here in Houston.

For more fancy stuff: Penzey's

Some stuff online: Vanilla beans.

Skiddymarker · November 2012

Like VI, I use Penzey's (they also offer free shipping >$30) for the majority of spice and herb, other than what I buy locally. There is a large south and east asian population in the lower mainland of BC, I depend on those market shops for herbs and spices. Check out your local ethnic markets if you have some.

yzzi · November 2012

Look for a local Indian store. I get most of my spices there since the quality is much better than anything you'll find in the super market, and it's so much cheaper. I walk out with a 20+ oz bag of cumin for the same price that I would pay for 4 ounces at a super market. $30 will no doubt send you home with a few pounds of good quality spices.

Davekatz · November 2012

Penzeys - good, consistent product and a reasonable price. That and there are 3 of them within 30 minutes of me.

SmokinDAWG82 · November 2012

If you have Whole Foods in your area they have a good assortment of herbs and spices at low cost

Village Idiot · November 2012

SmokinDAWG82 said:

If you have Whole Foods in your area they have a good assortment of herbs and spices at low cost

Not at ours. I was looking for Vanilla beans to make Vanilla Extract.

Whole Foods: $13 for 2 beans ($6.50 per bean)

Penzeys: $9.90 for 3 beans ($3.30 per bean)

Online: 50 cents per bean

Shiff · November 2012

In the Lancaster, PA, area the best place to buy bulk spices is the Shady Maple market in East Earl.

HogHeaven · March 5

If you want to learn, really learn about spices ans rubs go to AmazingRibs.com. The owner's name is Meathead. He has won many grilling/smoking competitions. He has taught cooking at Cordon Blue's schools. He is a wine expert and has written columns for newspaper's around the country. He will teach about what spices can do and can't do. Tell Meathead I sent you... If you ask him a question about something you are working on, on his site, he will usually get back to you within an hour.

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