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Best seasoning salt?

What is the best seasoning salt to spice up bland quick meals? Or better yet best recipe for seasoning salt?

I like spicy but not too spicy for basic everyday meals. Must be zesty however. It also has to avoid becoming repetitive and be versatile. I make a lot of grain, vegetable, and tofu/bean dishes. Also I've been eating a lot of salads especially including fresh corn or quiona.

What would you guys suggest?

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  • N510833790_3563_small
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    You're better off just making your own. Experiment with different things until you get a flavor profile you like and then make it in fairly small batches to keep it fresh.

    Most ground spices are only good for 6 months, and there's no telling how old that Lawry's or Johnny's was before it got to you.

    I'd start with a 2:1 ratio of salt to spices. So if you wanted to make 100g of end product you'd have 66g of salt and 33g of your spices. I'd probably use some combination of Aleppo Pepper, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and either lemon or sumac for a bit of acid. I'd probably also throw in MSG, but most people are scared of it (In that example I'd add like 7g of MSG).

    Some other things to try would be cayenne or any other hot red pepper, Worcestershire powder, sugar, mustard powder, cumin, fennel seed, fennel pollen, porcini powder, celery seed, or any herb you like.

    A good place to start would be going to World Spice in the market. They have about 10 different pre-made seasoned salts. Taste/smell what they have, and look at the ingredients for making your own.

    If you go your own route, make sure you write exactly what you did down. You are going to want to change things, and if you don't know exactly what you did, you won't be able to. Also invest in a scale that does metric, it will be your best friend in making blends.

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  • Wa_usa_small
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    Johnny's.

    Known and loved worldwide, and invented right here on Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington at Johnny's Dock Restaurant.

     

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  • Gary_numan_500_small
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    I am inordinately fond of Cavender's Greek seasoning. Lately I've just been using the non-salt version... I have seen this in QFC, but it's usually on the bottom shelf being all inconspicuous.

    http://www.greekseasoning.com/

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  • Img_5852_small
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    Volterra's Fennel Salt is friggin delicious, and great on a variety of veg or meats. It was a door-prize at a SIFF event two years ago. But my sister's not much of a cook, and wasn't interested, so she gave it to ME, and we use it at least once a week. Yum! Plus, yay for local!

    http://www.volterraproducts.net/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=2

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  • Bierce1_small
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    Tony Chachere's and Herbamare.

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  • Cappa_small
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    http://www.amazon.com/Chiquilin-Smoked-Paprika-Pimenton-Ahumado/dp/B00286UUFY

    This stuff is great in quinoa, couscous, whatevs. Mix it with salt to taste.

    PFI carries it along with a sweeter non-smoky version in case that is your preference.

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  • Photo_on_2012-01-03_at_17
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    Powell's Indiespensible subscription came with a jar of some special salt from this place:

    http://www.atthemeadow.com/shop/

    You might want to check out their salts, because they are really unique! 

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