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I need some Cajun spice recommendations.
December 06, 2018, 10:27 PM
BB61I need some Cajun spice recommendations.
For the work gift thingy, I drew a gentleman who lived for years in Louisiana. He is a big Cajun food fan and loves to grill. As I know next to nothing about Cajun spices, I need some help. Suggestions appreciated.
Thanks!
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December 06, 2018, 10:41 PM
mdblantonFor the pre-blended variety, I like Old Bay and Tony Chachere’s.
Michael
December 06, 2018, 10:47 PM
JellyYou might try to get some BeaZell's Cajun Seasoning for starters.
December 06, 2018, 10:55 PM
Gustofer
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December 06, 2018, 11:06 PM
topherhI really like Andy Roo's Cajun Garlic and Voodo blends.
December 06, 2018, 11:37 PM
charlie12quote:
Originally posted by mdblanton:
For the pre-blended variety, I like Old Bay and Tony Chachere’s.
Michael
Old Bay in Louisiana
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December 07, 2018, 12:06 AM
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December 07, 2018, 04:18 AM
WoodmanAfter making five two-week visits to N.O. in my yout', the entirety of each trip getting around by bicycle, I've got this comment: you ask ten people what "cajun seasons" mean, and you'll get ten answers. I was primarily in restaurant work, did a lot of meeting with the locals, and everyone there in the F&B business seems to love talking about food and their recipes. The place is a veritable melting pot.
I recall more of a Greek influence in the places I favored.
According to Chowhound:
Ingredients (8)
6 tablespoons paprika.
1/4 cup kosher salt.
2 tablespoons ground black pepper.
2 tablespoons ground white pepper.
2 tablespoons garlic powder.
2 tablespoons onion powder.
1 tablespoon dried thyme.
1 tablespoon cayenne.
Hey, where's the brown sugar and molasses?
December 07, 2018, 05:03 AM
charlie12quote:
Originally posted by Woodman:
After making five two-week visits to N.O. in my yout', the entirety of each trip getting around by bicycle, I've got this comment: you ask ten people what "cajun seasons" mean, and you'll get ten answers. I was primarily in restaurant work, did a lot of meeting with the locals, and everyone there in the F&B business seems to love talking about food and their recipes. The place is a veritable melting pot.
I recall more of a Greek influence in the places I favored.
According to Chowhound:
Ingredients (8)
6 tablespoons paprika.
1/4 cup kosher salt.
2 tablespoons ground black pepper.
2 tablespoons ground white pepper.
2 tablespoons garlic powder.
2 tablespoons onion powder.
1 tablespoon dried thyme.
1 tablespoon cayenne.
Hey, where's the brown sugar and molasses?
In New Orleans you would get more Creole food than Cajun. Go west and south to get real Cajun
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December 07, 2018, 05:11 AM
charlie12Probably one of the oldest and best known is Tony's it's kind of from the Cajun side of the state.
Tony's Louisiana Hot Sauce is good. I passed the plant two nights ago in New Iberia
Louisiana Hot Sauce.
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December 07, 2018, 05:25 AM
selogicquote:
Originally posted by charlie12:
quote:
Originally posted by mdblanton:
For the pre-blended variety, I like Old Bay and Tony Chachere’s.
Michael
Old Bay in Louisiana
You caught that too ...
December 07, 2018, 05:29 AM
selogicStart here
http://louisianafishfry.com/December 07, 2018, 05:47 AM
bobandmikakoSlap Ya Mama mentioned by Gustofer is what we keep on hand most of the time, both the original and the white pepper version. It's available in most stores around here but you can order online to:
https://store.slapyamama.com/collections/frontpageFor something a little harder to find, you can get some Earl's Cajun Season-All from Earl's Cajun Market in Lafayette, LA:
http://shop.earlscajunmarket.c...jun-season-all-16oz/
十人十色 December 07, 2018, 06:20 AM
imfrogmanquote:
Originally posted by selogic:
quote:
Originally posted by charlie12:
quote:
Originally posted by mdblanton:
For the pre-blended variety, I like Old Bay and Tony Chachere’s.
Michael
Old Bay in Louisiana
You caught that too ...
It's Zatarans or nothing. Old Bay is for Yankees
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December 07, 2018, 08:10 AM
GeorgeairIf I could offer a suggestion, it's to find something grill-spice related that's other than cajun. Like a steak seasoning, or other serious grill implement. You don't mention what part of the world y'all are in, but I'd consider something regional if he's a recent transplant.
Reason is if he's spent years in LA he's already got this sorted and will have tried most everything you pick from, and you have odds against you of finding something that he views as his top picks. Not saying he wouldn't appreciate the thought, but it won't get used.
I have this happen all the time. I'm a fairly serious smoker (food, not tobacco) and I've got a sister that is relentless in giving me another container of some salty/spicy/seasony smoking/grilling/praying rub. I will occasionally try an interesting one once, but have had zero of them that I've use for anything other than emergent need, and have stopped putting the unlikely candidates even in the cabinet, but pass them along or toss them. She, of course, knows none of this and I'd never let on.
YMMV
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December 07, 2018, 08:14 AM
mdblantonquote:
Originally posted by imfrogman:
quote:
Originally posted by selogic:
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Originally posted by charlie12:
quote:
Originally posted by mdblanton:
For the pre-blended variety, I like Old Bay and Tony Chachere’s.
Michael
Old Bay in Louisiana
You caught that too ...
It's Zatarans or nothing. Old Bay is for Yankees
Ha
I'm just in the landmass between AL and LA.
Michael
December 07, 2018, 09:31 AM
tatortoddquote:
Originally posted by BB61:
For the work gift thingy, I drew a gentleman who lived for years in Louisiana.
Do you know which part of Louisiana? Might be something regional that would be more meaningful than Tony Chachere’s, Slap Ya Mamma, or Zatarain’s.
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. December 07, 2018, 09:58 AM
Perceptionquote:
Originally posted by Georgeair:
If I could offer a suggestion, it's to find something grill-spice related that's other than cajun. Like a steak seasoning, or other serious grill implement. You don't mention what part of the world y'all are in, but I'd consider something regional if he's a recent transplant.
Reason is if he's spent years in LA he's already got this sorted and will have tried most everything you pick from, and you have odds against you of finding something that he views as his top picks. Not saying he wouldn't appreciate the thought, but it won't get used.
I have this happen all the time. I'm a fairly serious smoker (food, not tobacco) and I've got a sister that is relentless in giving me another container of some salty/spicy/seasony smoking/grilling/praying rub. I will occasionally try an interesting one once, but have had zero of them that I've use for anything other than emergent need, and have stopped putting the unlikely candidates even in the cabinet, but pass them along or toss them. She, of course, knows none of this and I'd never let on.
YMMV
I would echo that. When it comes to hobbies, most people already have their favorites if it's not something totally new to them. Maybe a gift certificate to
The Spice House so he can pick out what he needs.
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snwghstA great place to order stuff from and very reasonably priced (I order about once a year). I prefer their products over almost all
They are based in Lake Providence, LA
http://www.panolapepper.com
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December 07, 2018, 11:54 AM
Tejas421How about a cookbook? La Bouche Creole by Leon E Soniat,Jr. is the one my mother gave my wife when we were married. We have also gifted it to many friends.
My wife's store-bought seasonings include Tony's, Cajun's Choice, Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends and Emeril's Fish Rub and Original Essence.
Don't forget the file.