Our favorite single-origin spices from our friends at Burlap & Barrel. We love the idea of doing trade in countries where there aren’t a lot of opportunities, and Burlap & Barrel is doing just that. We hope you are as excited about these spices as we are. A visit to the Burlap & Barrel website will reveal many other treasures worth your consideration. Tutto Porchetta A collaboration between Burlap & Barrel and The Fatted Calf brings us this spice blend of fennel, garlic, herbs, and more, based on the flavors in Italian classic porchetta.From Burlap & Barrel: "Traditionally used as a dry rub for pork, this savory, herbaceous butcher's blend is delectable on chicken, quail, lamb, turkey, and duck, or mixed with ground meat for homemade sausage. Use it on roasted vegetables, mushrooms, or beans. Stir into soups or sauces, sprinkle over goat cheese or mix with olive oil and lemon for a dressing, marinade, or dip." Ingredients: Lucknow fennel, black pepper, rosemary, oregano buds, garlic, coriander, allspice, red jalapeño chili2 ounces Wild Mountain Cumin One quick taste of this unique cumin and you’ll see why we are obsessed. We don’t want to oversell it, but this varietal (Bunium persicum) is really different from common cumin (Cuminum cyminum). You probably have favorite ways to incorporate cumin into your cooking, but if you need some inspiration: add it to chili, sprinkle it over hummus, or use it in Spanish-inspired and Moroccan-inspired dishes. 1.6 ouncesProduct of Afghanistan Smoked Pimentón Paprika Smoky, rich paprika from Spain for paellas, stews, and even hummus. This smoked paprika is sourced from a single-family fabrica in Extremadura, a hot, dry region of western Spain famous for pimenton de la vera, which has Designation of Protected Origin status from the European Union. 1.8 ounces Product of Spain. Black Urfa Chile This became a staff favorite at Rancho Gordo when we started sprinkling it on our Crimson Popping Corn. It's slightly spicy with tart, raisiny notes and has been described as similar to Aleppo pepper. One staff member exclaimed, "This tastes like tamarind!" All we know is that all of a sudden, we can't live without it. From Burlap & Barrel: "It's delicious on kebabs and other grilled meats and veggies, cooked into stews and chilis, in salad dressings, sprinkled on fluffy scrambled eggs, and even mixed into brownies and other chocolate desserts for a little extra depth and a hint of heat." 1.8 ouncesProduct of Turkey New Harvest Turmeric Organically grown in India, this new-crop turmeric is rich and vibrant. We recommend pairing it with garbanzos in a stew or curry. From Burlap & Barrel: "It has a sweet, floral flavor without the metallic bitterness found in lower quality turmeric, and is perfect for both sweet and savory applications, in curries and other dishes as well as in turmeric teas and lattes." 1.9 ouncesProduct of India Cinnamon Verum 100% True Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum), available in ground form.From Burlap & Barrel: "It's perfect for savory dishes like tomato sauces, stews, chili and barbecue rubs, as well as for baked goods and breakfasts like oatmeal or pancakes."1.8 ouncesProduct of Tanzania Cured Sumac Wild sumac from Gaziantep, Turkey, packed in salt. A classic Middle Eastern finishing spice.From Burlap & Barrel: "It has a bright, sour, salty and slightly fermented flavor, and is one of our most popular spices among professional chefs and home cooks alike."2.3 ouncesProduct of Turkey Herbes de Provence Versatile and iconic blend of classic French herbs, grown and blended in Provence by a cooperative of farmers.From Burlap & Barrel: "Add to tomato sauces, roasts, pan sauces, and any other dish for a boost of savory, fragrant aromatics."0.8 ouncesProduct of France Limited Availability.
