My new favorite spice comes from right here in Georgetown
May 18, 2009 at 3:18 pm , by Jenel Looney
| About two months ago, while browsing the shelves at Hollandaze Gourmet (my favorite kitchen store in town), I happened upon a line of spices bottled by Texas Traditions. According to the label, Texas Traditions is based right here in Georgetown, Texas, so how could I not purchase a little something? |  |
| I decided to bring home a bottle of Texas Hot Salt, which has turned out to be - no exaggeration here, I swear - the best seasoned salt I have ever tasted! In fact, it’s so good that when I recently asked my husband if he wanted me to put it on his corn on the cob, he said, and I quote, “I want you to put Hot Salt on everything from now on.” | |
| I think I have been. The jar is big enough that my finger and thumb don’t touch when I’m holding it, but I’m already two-thirds of the way through it. It’s just that good. I’ve sprinkled it on steaks, chicken breasts, shrimp, corn on the cob, pork… And it’s always delicious. I even brined a pork tenderloin in a mixture of 1 tablespoon of Texas hot salt and about four cups of water. The one caveat I have is to mix the brine carefully. The Hot Salt dust is a killer if you breathe it in. Clears the sinuses, I’ll say that. Who knows, maybe there are medical applications as yet undiscovered. | |
| I spoke with owner Dianna Howard to congratulate her on such a delicious product. Dianna is passionate about preserving the culinary heritage of Texas. She spoke with me about the fundamental importance of the family dinner, and how she hoped to encourage families to grow closer through use of her products. | |
| On my next trip to Hollandaze Gourmet, I’ll buy more Hot Salt, and I’ll try several of the other products from Texas Traditions. If you love to cook or know someone who does, I recommend you do the same. Trust me, it’s fantastic! | |
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by Tonni
On May 19, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Great find!!! I completely agree that it is THE BEST seasoned salt out there! My whole family (parents, siblings. in-laws, etc.) are huge fans of the Texas Traditions hot salt. While my other spices get filed away in the cabinet, the hot salt stays out with the salt & pepper for easy access. Have you tried it on scrambled eggs? Fabulous!