Just curious what folks here use for spices, rubs, smoke, seasoning for flavor while camping...
I make my own Rubs, and mixed seasonings, using generic brand individual spices/dehydrated parts.
I have them for every category out there. beef, fish, pork, chicken, vegetables, casseroles, roasts etc etc
I also mix them for every taste out there too. Sweet, spicy, bitter, roasted or smoked flavor.
I still use individual spices as well.
i try to avoid salty
it is nice being able to grab 2 or 3 and throw them in the camping cook box, depending on our menu for the weekend.
of course salt and pepper are a given, and great as a stand alone as well.
I cook with a smoker, a gas grill, charcoal, wood, chips, or anything else just about you can think of.
even cooked out of a few tire rims and a grate too !
so what do you do?
we have a wholesaler 30 miles from us, we go once a month, and get BULK stock items ( think leftover stock from grocery stores)
I usually get the restaurant sized spices (1qt?) from there real cheap.
makes it easy to justify cost for quantity, over the name brand ones.
it is a bit time consuming ( i will spend 4-6 hours making 20 different sets)
it helps too, that I know really well, what they taste like after they become infused/simmered into a food.
it is amazing how an extra pinch or dash will change the entire flavor outcome !
last month the store had an entire case ( 12) of the montreal seasonings for $2 per case.
they do taste good.
I did competion smoking for a few years in Oklahoma & Texas and make my own rubs & marinades. Finally was tired of the hustle and bustle of the competition cooking and started smoking and selling at events (bike rallies, bar openings, birthdays, etc). Got to time consuming to mix up the rub so I just stuck to Lowry's seasoning salt, pepper, and whatever was in the cubboard! No complaints so far!
If I'm smoking for a family get together, or close friends I will make a batch of the old rub (generally end up with enough to fill a jar or two to save) and use it.
I guess what I'm trying to say is it depends on the time table and who's eating the finished product!!!
I was also introduced to a rub/seasoning called "Bad Medicine". A couple that we camp with every once in awhile get it/make it for distrubution thru there scouting organization. Man, that stuff is awesome!! I even put it on my fried eggs in the morning while camping!!!
I don't know if it's available on line or not but if you ever run across it give it a try.......it is a really good mix.
