we all know how expensive spices are

[uhmgood]

if your looking thru the shelves for some spices to buy most of them will give you sticker shock. so i decided to try my local hispanic store , i was amazed at how reasonable they were compared to public , kroger , ect. if you have one of these stores close i say go in and check it out, you might be pleasantly surprised, while your  there you might want to check out the meat also

 

[mdboatbum]

Same up here in DC. Ethnic stores (or even just the ethnic aisle in the grocery store) are generally 20%-30% cheaper on things like spices and soup bases. We also have a couple of Amish and/or PA Dutch markets in the area that have whole and ground spices at greatly reduced prices. They ground ones are always fresh too. Meat is another story however...

 

[venture]

Yep. And don't forget the ethnic deli's.  I get a lot of bulk spices and most of my sausage casings from local deli's.

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[oldschoolbbq]

I really enjoy shopping in the Mexican Mkts. around here , I like to get them as whole as I can find and grind as needed, the shelf life of pre-ground is about a year, then it's time to replace them, while the whole Spices can sit in sealed containers for over 2 yrs.This is good for me (and probably others out there) as most my Spices-Cumin , Chiles , Cloves ,etc. are the grindable ones, that way if I find a Bulk Bargain , I can get it without worrying about spoilage or loss of flavor

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Have fun and....................

 

[SmokinAl]

There is a very large Mexican isle in our Walmart.

I guess it's because we are right in the middle of a gazillion orange groves.

Anyhow the spices are the same as the spice isle only about 1/4 the price.

Never figured out why, but that's where we check first when we need any.

 

[jc1947]

There is a very large Mexican isle in our Walmart.

I guess it's because we are right in the middle of a gazillion orange groves.

Anyhow the spices are the same as the spice isle only about 1/4 the price.

Never figured out why, but that's where we check first when we need any.

Al,

Since Sam died I can never figure out Walmart. I remember when everything in Sams Club was made in the USA. Even had a banner in the Houston Club that proclaimed it.

JC
 

 

[pops6927]

I usually look at spices at Butcher Packer; I pay for a pound what you pay for 2 ounces in a store usually:

http://www.butcher-packer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=32_135_148&products_id=528   coriander

http://www.butcher-packer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=32_135_152&products_id=542   ground fennel

http://www.butcher-packer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=32_135_152&products_id=544   whole fennel

http://www.butcher-packer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=32_135_170&products_id=644   sage

are just a few examples.  Mace was $13.00 but shot up to $36 about a year ago.

 

[scarbelly]

Never figured out why folks would pay all that money for the name brands when the others are 1/4 of the price and in the same store 

 

[jeff b]

Polish deli around the corner from my house has the spiciest paprika I've ever tasted. Great for rubs.