Cajun Seasoning

Alright---I have a question for you more Cajun versed than me.

The Slap Ya Momma seasoning has salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and garlic. I would not say that is Cajun :dunno:

My idea of Cajun spice is a mixture of, salt, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and oregano.

Now, I do understand that this is no different than many other regional or ethnic concoctions and at the end of the day is up to the cook---but I fail to understand the apparent simplicity of the Slap Ya Momma mix. I have to give them credit---they seem to have hit on a great marketing scheme to up the price of normal pantry items :shrug:

Help me to a better understanding of Cajun:help:

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Originally Posted by Dave Grubb

I have to give them credit---they seem to have hit on a great marketing scheme to up the price of normal pantry items :shrug:

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Bingo....


Do you have Penzeys Spice shops in your area? They have a good mix.

At my local H.E.B., Slap Ya Momma is twice the (small) price of Tony Chacere’s, and both are half the price Amazon sells the stuff.

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Originally Posted by Phillbo

Bingo....


Do you have Penzeys Spice shops in your area? They have a good mix.

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Nol. I have two primary sources. The one I used to deal with almost exclusively is My Spice Sage. However, I believe that changed ownership and it moved from Brooklyn to Yonkers (I believe it was and may still be owned by Hasidic Jews). Since it moved they are commonly out of many items and sizes---plus I get annoyed when they show stock of 10 lb bags but no 1 pound containers-----hello---you have at least 10, 1 pound selections.

As a result I have been relying more and more on my Amish grocery store and Amazon. My Amish grocery store is rather amazing in the scope of spices they have. I will have to take a picture of it to post.

I just checked one of the Tony Chachere's and it has far more ingredients, more what I would expect of a Creole seasoning. I'll give that a try tonight on dinner.