jm1827 284 Posted April 22, 2018 So, as I am becoming more familiar with how to smoke meats I am noticing that I am using a lot more spices than I have when only grilling. Does anyone have a good source where I can buy spices in bulk and hopefully save some $$$? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichP 115 Posted April 22, 2018 In bulk? The only things that you should be using a lot of is salt, pepper and paprika. BTW - I like https://www.penzeys.com/shop/spices/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossburger 406 Posted April 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, RichP said: In bulk? The only things that you should be using a lot of is salt, pepper and paprika. BTW - I like https://www.penzeys.com/shop/spices/ The only thing you should be using is...the spices you want! I'm sure you can make a great beef jerky that way, but if you make n'duja with just some paprika you're in for a bland time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted April 22, 2018 @Displaced Texan may have some opinions and has authored a few threads on the topic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[email protected] 57 Posted April 22, 2018 Try to get your hands on a restaursnt depot card. If you know anyone at a deli or restaurant or if you own any type of business u can get one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,296 Posted April 22, 2018 Costco sells a number of spices in bulk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,748 Posted April 22, 2018 I was gonna say Costco or BJ’s Wholesale club. There are a lot of commercially available rubs too. I usually use a mix of kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, brown sugar (for pork, not brisket), granulated garlic/onion, and a few other odds and ends. I know a lot of bbq pros just use salt and pepper on brisket and beef ribs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichP 115 Posted April 22, 2018 20 minutes ago, mossburger said: The only thing you should be using is...the spices you want! I'm sure you can make a great beef jerky that way, but if you make n'duja with just some paprika you're in for a bland time. I stand corrected. I was unaware that the OP was smoking homemade sausage and not the typical ribs/butt/brisket/chicken that go on a smoker. As an aside, there are dozens of varieties of paprika, some of which are very mild and sweet, while others can get quite hot and spicy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted April 23, 2018 Was disappointed. Topic made me think of Cigars/Pipes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm1827 284 Posted April 23, 2018 15 hours ago, Krdshrk said: Was disappointed. Topic made me think of Cigars/Pipes. Sorry about that.... 18 hours ago, Displaced Texan said: I was gonna say Costco or BJ’s Wholesale club. There are a lot of commercially available rubs too. I usually use a mix of kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, brown sugar (for pork, not brisket), granulated garlic/onion, and a few other odds and ends. I know a lot of bbq pros just use salt and pepper on brisket and beef ribs. Thanks and that was a simple enough LOL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites