Spice Up Your Food

If your are familar with the history of chili cooking in Texas you may already know this already, but if you don't you need to learn more about it. In a primitive food preparation scenario whether using a bbq grill or cooking directly over a camp fire, it's vitally important to season it with spices so that it tastes better. How difficult would it be to eat unseasoned, bland, tasteless food for several days, weeks, or months?

I always keep plenty of garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne, salt, sugar, and cumin powder in my pantry. Beef bouillon and chicken bouillon cubes are also key to making plain foods like beans and beef a little more enjoyable.

Sam's Club, Costco, BJ's and Gordon Food Service (GFS) are sources for bulk spices where I live, but if you don't have access to those retailers in your town you can order them online at reasonable prices.

If you're looking for a source of various types of chili powders, look no further than Mild Bill's. I have personally ordered from their online store and received my order for California, New Mexico, Santa Cruz chili powders within 7 days. The powders are packaged in reseable plastic bags.

If you would prefer to buy a ready-made spice rub there are hundreds of available. The Kansas City Style BBQ Rub Seasoning above if a nice pork rub for making baby back ribs or bbq pulled pork. Cabela's is another nice source for outdoor cooking seasonings. They have plenty available at their retail stores, or you can order from them online as well.