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!

 

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/

 

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. 

@Displaced Texan may have some opinions and has authored a few threads on the topic. 

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

Costco sells a number of spices in bulk. 

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. 

 

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.

 

Was disappointed.  Topic made me think of Cigars/Pipes.

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!