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Costco food problem; foodie advice, please
Topic Started: Nov 29 2010, 05:58 AM (1,231 Views)
RosemaryTwo
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A few years back I bought a Kirkland brand Lemon & Tellicherry disposable pepper grinder.

The components of the spice blend include Tellicherry black pepper, dehydrated lemon peel, dehydrated onion, Medieterranean sea salt, dehydrated garlic, and citric acid.

I loved that all-in-one spice product, but I have not seen it on Costco's shelves in a long time. I use the pepper blend in recipes to create a slightly more interesting taste.

Anyone have a good substitute to recommend? I checked the shelves of Penzy's and our local gourmet grocery store and I keep striking out.

My Kirkland grinder is dangerously low so time is running out on me.....
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a lemon pepper blend.. there seem to be quite a few. I'm going to Costco this morning. I'll check out the spice aisle. I'll probably go to Sam's too.
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I know I´ve seen a McCormick lemon pepper blend, and I think it was even a grinder.
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it's easy to make dried lemon peel.. and candied lemon peel, and preserved lemons.. just slice and add a ton of salt... well, I'll give you a recipe.

traditionally they are partially whole, but i just slice mine and layer with salt. sometimes you need more lemon juice on top. I simply take out a slice or two... dice it and sprinkle it on mostly meats.

http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2006/12/moroccan-preser-1/
Edited by apple, Nov 29 2010, 11:55 AM.
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disposable pepper grinder?
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Yes, Sue, it's disposable. It's a clear plastic bottle, about 8 inches tall, with a lid that grinds the peppers. I just love the combination of flavors with the multiple ingredients.

I will have to look for McCormick's. Thanks for the tip, Opti.

I am curious to make dried orange peels dipped in dark chocolate. Have you done that, apple? I bet it would be easy.
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Nov 29 2010, 01:27 PM
Yes, Sue, it's disposable. It's a clear plastic bottle, about 8 inches tall, with a lid that grinds the peppers.
Oh, I see. Like the glass spice jars, just with a grinder. Gotcha. Maybe they're plastic now? I haven't bought spices in jars for some time, so am out of the loop here. :P Good sounding mix though.

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i think plays has made candied orange peel dipped in chocolate. I am a lemon junky.
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Nov 29 2010, 02:40 PM
i think plays has made candied orange peel dipped in chocolate. I am a lemon junky.
Plays did some grapefruit peel, IIRC.
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http://www.thespicehouse.com

R2, maybe you'd like to check here to see what they offer.
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This is what I am talking about! This variety is orange rather than lemon. Intriguing.
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Nov 30 2010, 05:28 AM
Lemon Pepper
http://www.thespicehouse.com/spices/pepper-lemon-seasoning-lemon-pepper-spice-blend
Salt-free version
http://www.thespicehouse.com/spices/sunny-spain-seasoning-salt-free-spice-blend
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Oh and ...

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and of course there is bitter orange from Latin America, Cuba.. if you can find it. this is absolutely delish.. Commercial Goya 'marinade' is close.


Ingredients:
•5 garlic cloves (minced)
•3 bitter oranges (or 3/4 cup bottled bitter orange juice)
•3 tablespoons olive oil
•1/4 bunch oregano (fresh, finely chopped)
•1 bay leaf (finely chopped)
•1/4 teaspoon cumin (ground)
•Salt to taste
Preparation:
1. Squeeze the juice from the bitter oranges into a mixing bowl.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the bitter orange juice and stir.

3. Use the marinade for pork or try it on other types of meat.
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That marinade sounds delicious, Apple.
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it does indeed. are bitter oranges the ones that are used for marmalade? I do see those occasionally. I'd live to try that with chicken.
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You da man, Brenda. Thank you.

I saw the lemon, but was intrigued by the orange variety. I feel less panicked about my current stuff running out. December is a bad time for spice panic.
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Nov 30 2010, 05:28 AM
Well, that turned out well. I was looking there for salt-free spice items for hubby and found a wonderful assortment. He loves it when I surprise him with stuff like this. I found ten for him. :)

They are great time savers for me, too.
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I'm going to look for a Canadian source for some blends like that (the no salt ones). I've always preferred mixing my own spices for the most part, but some of those sound good, and real time savers.
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i have never seen a bitter orange in the states. My Mexican inlaws can get them in Juarez (who wants to go there now?)and sqeeze the juice to make a marinade. I used to be able to buy this delicious marinade in a bottle at a South American store. GOYA bitter orange marinade is close but very adulterated. Those tiny Mexican limes are fairly close in 'pack it in' flavor.

(you could grow them in the Southwest, but they interfere with blood pressure meds). They are REALLY sour and very flavorful.

(i don't know about the marmalade)
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Nov 30 2010, 01:44 PM
i have never seen a bitter orange in the states. My Mexican inlaws can get them in Juarez (who wants to go there now?)and sqeeze the juice to make a marinade. I used to be able to buy this delicious marinade in a bottle at a South American store. GOYA bitter orange marinade is close but very adulterated. Those tiny Mexican limes are fairly close in 'pack it in' flavor.

(you could grow them in the Southwest, but they interfere with blood pressure meds). They are REALLY sour and very flavorful.

(i don't know about the marmalade)
sounds like the same thing bitter orange

Not something I see often, I guess some stores just bring a few in during their season. I've never bought any, because all I thought to do with them as making marmalade, and I know I'd never get around to doing that. I do love really good, bitter marmalade though.
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Nov 30 2010, 01:29 PM
I'm going to look for a Canadian source for some blends like that (the no salt ones). I've always preferred mixing my own spices for the most part, but some of those sound good, and real time savers.
Yep, sue, I mix my own a lot, too. Sometimes I lack the most unique spices, and that's another reason to appreciate the mixes. They are also a convenience I love.
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Nov 30 2010, 02:04 PM
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Nov 30 2010, 01:29 PM
I'm going to look for a Canadian source for some blends like that (the no salt ones). I've always preferred mixing my own spices for the most part, but some of those sound good, and real time savers.
Yep, sue, I mix my own a lot, too. Sometimes I lack the most unique spices, and that's another reason to appreciate the mixes. They are also a convenience I love.
I was thinking that my kid would appreciate something like this. People with limited kitchens and time. I'm going to look for a good no salt (for some reason he's very salt-conscious) mix (like that sunny spain one), so we can play around with it over the holidays.
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We use sea salt, and we really like it. :)
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Nov 30 2010, 02:15 PM
We use sea salt, and we really like it. :)
me too. They're everywhere these days.
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