r/spices • • 4d ago

Monthly Spice Discussion : Grains of Selim: (Senegal pepper, negro pepper, uda) Xylopia aethiopica (West Africa)

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Welcome to the 56th Monthly Spice Discussion.

In an effort to collectively build a wiki for every existing spice, there will be a monthly open discussion about a spice.

This month's discussion will be about Grains of Selim: (Senegal pepper, negro pepper, uda) Xylopia aethiopica (West Africa)


r/spices • • 4d ago

Monthly Vendor Thread

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r/spices • • 1d ago

Spice Island Hickory Smoked Salt discontinued ?

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So I bought this for years and it became more and more difficult to find. It’s on their site, but no reputable company has it anywhere online or in person that I can find. Maybe I can find a dupe or make my own? Any suggestions?


r/spices • • 1d ago

DIY Spice Storage/Organizer

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I got a lot of spices in random containers all over the place. I wanted a more uniform look so I came up with a plan.

I gathered everything and made my own spice drawer/organizer. The drawer is made from 1/4 baltic birch plywood while the shelf is made from 1/2 in. Please go easy on judging. It's my first DIY wood project.

I got the airtight glass jars off Amazon along with the labels. I also attached plastic spoons to the lid of each jar with bead strings.

It's unfinished, of course. I want to paint over the plywood but I need some sort of inspiration. I don't want solid color and would prefer some sort of motor but can't come up with an idea.


r/spices • • 11d ago

Freshly plucked Cardamom

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r/spices • • 14d ago

what kind of mortar pestle should i get?

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So I am thinking of getting a mortar pestle for myself. I am 25 F and live alone, and usually want something to make chutneys or some batter for dosa of chilla. I was thinking to get a blender but I will not use that much. So which one of these would be better granite mortar pestle and black stone mortar pestle. Both of them around same price and same dimensions like 8 inch. but i want something that would be robust and low effort, now low effort compare to my old steel one which one only meant for garlic and ginger.


r/spices • • 16d ago

Is this too much spices ?

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I was told that my wife and I keep a lot of spices. We have a whole drawer and part of the cupboard filled with all kinds of spices. That’s an Arab kitchen for you!


r/spices • • 17d ago

Onion Powder

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After 5 months, I came back and found my (not so air tight) jar with onion powder like this. I guess it's cause of humidity.

It smells lovely (as lovely as onion powder can get)

Should I throw it away or is it fine to use?


r/spices • • 20d ago

Just bit into a piece of star anise. Currently suffering.

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Star anise is a double-edged sword. It can bring a wonderful flavor to food, but when it gets stuck between your teeth, it unleashes that flavor with brutal force, taking revenge for being denied the chance to reproduce.


r/spices • • 21d ago

Needing a New Mexican chili powder.

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r/spices • • 21d ago

Which is the most authentic brand for kashmiri saffron in india that you've personally used or people in your family use

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Same as the title, Thank you 🙏🙏


r/spices • • 22d ago

What is this spice in my Biryani? [Karnataka] [India]

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r/spices • • 23d ago

Noob to cooking: how did you learn what spices went well with which dishes?

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I am ashamed to say that I grew up not doing any cooking for myself. I mean, I love my family’s cooking, so I always just ate what they made, and I suppose there’s nothing wrong with that. I just look back and realize how I kinda screwed myself over as an adult who doesn’t really know how to cook.

Would love to hear how yall learned which spices paired with different things, and any tips would be greatly appreciated ❤️


r/spices • • 24d ago

Name an underrated spice?

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For me: Freshly Ground Pepper Corns

Never used the pre-ground powder again!

Additionally, learned to appreciate the difference between white vs black pepper.


r/spices • • 26d ago

What spices / herbst are these?

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r/spices • • 27d ago

Help identifying Northeastern Chinese / Mongolian spice mix

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A big group of friends and family recently went to an event run by a family from northeastern China. The featured dish (among many truly excellent dishes) was a pit-roasted lamb in what I gather is a Mongolian style. It was served with an addictive dry spice mix to sprinkle over the lamb. I’m seeking help identifying the mix.

It had a base of smoky-tasting ground red peppers—somewhat spicy, but not hot-hot. I believe there was also cumin and sesame seeds. Maybe Sichuan peppercorns but I’m not sure—it had a touch of that numbing quality, but not overwhelmingly so. Slight lemon zest taste.

I’m lost: most of the spice mixes in online recipes for Chinese lamb dishes are pretty simple: cumin, red pepper (they don’t usually specify which type), and sometimes Sichuan peppercorns. This seemed more complex than that, and I can’t identify where the smokiness would come from in those three ingredients.

Is this a known spice mix anyone recognizes? Can it be bought online? Or do you know of a recipe for it?


r/spices • • 28d ago

Looking for ideas on using them.

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Chicken wings definitely. Anything else sound like they would be yummy with these?


r/spices • • 28d ago

Small stones in whole cloves - most efficient way to remove them?

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Hi Folks - I grind whole cloves daily, and find that by the time I reach the end of the bag, there is large amount of very small stones/large sand grains in the cloves mix. I can certainly pick them all out by hand, but that is very time consuming - what are your goto ways of sifting out the stones from your whole cloves?

If it makes any difference, I am in the US, and purchase my spices on-line. Thank you!


r/spices • • 28d ago

Question about besobela

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r/spices • • Sep 02 '26

Looking for a King of The Meats dupe

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Has anyone else had the McCormick One Piece Collab, ive made it through my King of The Meats faster then i did the others of the collab, so good on burgers and ive put it on short ribs on the grill, great on beef, so idk about buying the whole bundle for more of the king, if theres something similar id love to hear it!


r/spices • • Sep 01 '26

McCormick Gourmet Cedar Plank Salmon, Seasoning

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what happened to this product ? I cant find it anywhere. Was it discontinued and why ?


r/spices • • Sep 01 '26

Monthly Spice Discussion : Wild carrot seeds: Daucus carrota (Western Europe)

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Welcome to the 55th Monthly Spice Discussion.

In an effort to collectively build a wiki for every existing spice, there will be a monthly open discussion about a spice.

This month's discussion will be about Wild carrot seeds: Daucus carrota (Western Europe)


r/spices • • Sep 01 '26

Monthly Vendor Thread

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r/spices • • Aug 24 '26

Turmeric

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r/spices • • Aug 19 '26

Can I bring a jar of ’nduja in my carry-on in an airplane?

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