Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Smokehouse spices is now taking custom orders!
Ever wondered what smoked sesame seeds would taste like on your morning bagel? Or maybe you want to impart a rich smoky flavor into basil. Well Smokehouse Spices is now accepting custom smoked spice orders, so you can try all your favorite spices with a touch of smoke. Just visit www.smokehousespices.com or contact us at support@smokehousespices.com with your custom order or any questions you may have. There is a minimum quantity since we smoke all our spices in large batches, but send us an E-mail with what you have in mind and we will be happy to help.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Spices can help improve brain function.
In case you needed another reason to enhance your food with spices, research shows that certain spices are beneficial to your health and brain activity.
You can read the entire article here.
Cinnamon is one of the stars of the spice world in this respect, not to mention it tastes great. It helps to balance sugar levels, reduces growth of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells, reduces clotting of blood platelets and it is a great source of dietary fiber, iron, and calcium.
So sprinkle some cinnamon in your coffee or bake up a pumpkin pie and know that while you are enjoying the delicious flavor of cinnamon your body is thanking you.
And of course, you can always find smoked cinnamon at Smokehouse Spices.
You can read the entire article here.
Cinnamon is one of the stars of the spice world in this respect, not to mention it tastes great. It helps to balance sugar levels, reduces growth of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells, reduces clotting of blood platelets and it is a great source of dietary fiber, iron, and calcium.
So sprinkle some cinnamon in your coffee or bake up a pumpkin pie and know that while you are enjoying the delicious flavor of cinnamon your body is thanking you.
And of course, you can always find smoked cinnamon at Smokehouse Spices.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Participate in "Meatless Monday" using smoked spices.
By now, you have probably all heard about the new trend of having "Meatless Mondays". If you haven't, it is a movement that started in 2003 that encourages people to cut meat out of their diet every Monday. It is based on the belief that eating less meat is not only good for our health but also the health of the planet. To learn more about Meatless Monday check out their website: http://www.meatlessmonday.com/
For hardcore carnivores and BBQ lovers this might seem like a foreign concept and a very daunting challenge. However, with the use of smoked spices, you can make meals that are so delicious and hearty you will never even miss the meat. Here are a few ideas:
What is your favorite Meatless Monday recipe? If you are new to the concept, you still have six days to prepare so get your smoked spices ready!
For hardcore carnivores and BBQ lovers this might seem like a foreign concept and a very daunting challenge. However, with the use of smoked spices, you can make meals that are so delicious and hearty you will never even miss the meat. Here are a few ideas:
- Marinate portabello mushrooms in a mixture of olive oil and our smoked BBQ spice. Throw them on the grill until tender and serve on a whole wheat bun with all your favorite fixins. Mushrooms tend to have a meaty texture and make a delicious burger substitute.
- Why not make Mondays homemade pizza nights? For a shortcut, you can buy pre-made pizza dough in almost every supermarket. Top with sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil and a sprinkle of our smoked garlic. The rich smoky flavor will make this unlike any pizza you have ever tasted.
- To celebrate the upcoming arrival of fall, try pumpkin pie for dessert. You can follow any pumpkin pie recipe you are comfortable with, but use our smoked cinnamon instead of regular. A new twist on an old favorite.
What is your favorite Meatless Monday recipe? If you are new to the concept, you still have six days to prepare so get your smoked spices ready!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Let's talk about smoke.
With all the buzz about BBQ and smoked spices lately, many home chefs want to get in on the action. However, who really knows the taste difference between hickory and mesquite woods? And what foods do fruitwoods compliment? Our handy guide will tell you all you need know about the different flavors of smoked spices!
Hickory is the most common wood used in smoking. Sweet yet strong, with a bacon-like flavor. Works well with pork, ribs, ham, poultry and beef.
Creative use: Sprinkle ontop of a turkey sandwich to give it a smoky sweet kick.
Pecan wood is sweet, mild and similar to hickory, though not as strong. Our pecan smoked salt works well with poultry, beef and pork but is best on turkey.
Creative use: Sprinkle a small amount ontop of freshly baked brownies.
Maple wood is midly smokey with a somewhat sweet flavor. Our maple smoked sea salt enhances the flavor of poultry and game birds and is also great on vegetables.
Creative use: Sprinkle over yams then bake for a delicious sweet and savory side dish.
Apple has the strongest flavor of all the fruitwoods. Our apple smoked sea salt is lightly sweet with a dense, fruity smoke flavor.
Creative use: Crust your porkchops with apple smoked sea salt and top with an apple chutney.
Cherry wood is mild with a slightly sweet and fruity flavor. Our cherry smoked sea salt is delicious on poultry but works well with all meats.
Creative use: Rim your glasses with cherry smoked sea salt to perfectly compliment dark rum cocktails.
Mesquite wood has a strong earthy flavor, but it is sweeter and more delicate than hickory. Our mesquite smoked sea salt compliments richly flavored meats such as steak, duck or lamb.
Creative use: Add to homemade baked beans to give them that great woodsmoked taste.
Reader question: What dish would you add cherrywood smoked sea salt to?
Hickory is the most common wood used in smoking. Sweet yet strong, with a bacon-like flavor. Works well with pork, ribs, ham, poultry and beef.
Creative use: Sprinkle ontop of a turkey sandwich to give it a smoky sweet kick.
Pecan wood is sweet, mild and similar to hickory, though not as strong. Our pecan smoked salt works well with poultry, beef and pork but is best on turkey.
Creative use: Sprinkle a small amount ontop of freshly baked brownies.
Maple wood is midly smokey with a somewhat sweet flavor. Our maple smoked sea salt enhances the flavor of poultry and game birds and is also great on vegetables.
Creative use: Sprinkle over yams then bake for a delicious sweet and savory side dish.
Apple has the strongest flavor of all the fruitwoods. Our apple smoked sea salt is lightly sweet with a dense, fruity smoke flavor.
Creative use: Crust your porkchops with apple smoked sea salt and top with an apple chutney.
Cherry wood is mild with a slightly sweet and fruity flavor. Our cherry smoked sea salt is delicious on poultry but works well with all meats.
Creative use: Rim your glasses with cherry smoked sea salt to perfectly compliment dark rum cocktails.
Mesquite wood has a strong earthy flavor, but it is sweeter and more delicate than hickory. Our mesquite smoked sea salt compliments richly flavored meats such as steak, duck or lamb.
Creative use: Add to homemade baked beans to give them that great woodsmoked taste.
Reader question: What dish would you add cherrywood smoked sea salt to?
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Barbecue Tips for Labor Day Weekend
With Labor Day weekend beginning in about 24 hours (but who's counting?) here are some great barbecue tips, tricks and secrets. So open a cold beer, fire up the grill and enjoy the last long weekend of summer.
-Grill your homemade pizza on the BBQ instead of baking it in the oven. This gives it a great smoky flavor along with a crispy crust and offers a departure from typical cookout fare.
-In addition to your meat, throw corn on the cob on the grill. You can also add sliced zucchini, eggplant and peppers that you have marinated in olive oil and, of course, spices. A complete delicious meal can be ready without ever having to turn on your stove or oven.
-Don't overhandle meat that is cooking. Once it is on the grill you should really only flip it once or twice. Any more often and you don't get that great BBQ crust. Also, don't make the mistake of pressing your hamburgers down with a spatula. This forces the juice out of them and causes meat to dry out.
-A great marinade or rub can really make the meal. We recommend coating chicken in Smoked Salt and grilling for a great crunchy crust. And of course there is always Smoked BBQ Spice, which is exactly what it sounds like.
-Most importantly, have fun and be safe!
-Grill your homemade pizza on the BBQ instead of baking it in the oven. This gives it a great smoky flavor along with a crispy crust and offers a departure from typical cookout fare.
-In addition to your meat, throw corn on the cob on the grill. You can also add sliced zucchini, eggplant and peppers that you have marinated in olive oil and, of course, spices. A complete delicious meal can be ready without ever having to turn on your stove or oven.
-Don't overhandle meat that is cooking. Once it is on the grill you should really only flip it once or twice. Any more often and you don't get that great BBQ crust. Also, don't make the mistake of pressing your hamburgers down with a spatula. This forces the juice out of them and causes meat to dry out.
-A great marinade or rub can really make the meal. We recommend coating chicken in Smoked Salt and grilling for a great crunchy crust. And of course there is always Smoked BBQ Spice, which is exactly what it sounds like.
-Most importantly, have fun and be safe!
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