On Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:40:52 -0500, Scott > wrote:

>Well I tried the RB&R copycat recipe and I must say it was pretty darn
>close. Instead of using ham hock I used a half package of hickory smoked
>bacon trimmed of almost all fat. Next time I'm using the whole package.
>It turn out with a little too much garlic flavor and it needed more salt
>but that's because I sub garlic powder for garlic salt since I didn't
>have any so I'll know better next time. It was also a little on the dry
>side so next time I will use a little more water and/or lard.
>
>I also attempted Popeye's Cajun Rice which was less of a success but I
>think it's because of the Creole seasoning blend (below) I got off the
>internet instead of purchasing a premixed jar since the spices/herbs
>were not right.
>
> Creole seasoning:
> * 2 tablespoons onion powder
> * 2 tablespoons garlic powder
> * 2 tablespoons dried oregano
> * 2 tablespoons dried basil
> * 1 tablespoon dried thyme
> * 1 tablespoon black pepper
> * 1 tablespoon white pepper
> * 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
> * 5 tablespoons paprika
> * 3 tablespoons salt


snippage

Heck, I have most of these. I think I'll give it a try. Thanks for
posting this.

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