(PENMART01) wrote in
:

>> Jerry Criswell writes:
>>
>>>(PENMART01) wrote:
>>>> Jerry Criswell writes:
>>>>
>>>>I've got a fresh ham (pork leg, bone in, 15 lbs.) to do for
>>>>Christmas.
>>>> I'm looking for some kind of "seasoning rub" (can you tell I'm new
>>>> at
>>>>this). Probably doesn't need to be real spicy. Any ideas?
>>>
>>> No other seasoning compliments pork better than Penseys adobo...
>>> it's salt free so use as much as you like.
>>>
>>OK. I've never heard of that. What is it and where do you get it?
>
> http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penze...zeysadobo.html
>
> Adobo Seasoning
> "A traditional and popular Mexican spice mix. Not hot, but spicy and
> rich in flavor, and salt-free. Use 1 /2 -1 tsp. per pound and rub on
> chicken, fish and pork. Great for the grill, just sprinkle fish or
> meat with a bit of lime juice, rub on Adobo, add salt to taste, then
> grill (or broil). Add to taco or chili meat or beans for that
> South-of-the-border flavor, use 1-2 tsp. per pound and fry with the
> meat before adding to the sauce. Great for easy guacamole, just mix 1
> tsp. Adobo Seasoning in 1 TB. water, add to 2 mashed avocados with a
> squeeze of lemon or lime juice, a shake of salt and a pinch of hot
> pepper. Adobo Seasoning is great for perking up low-sodium and low-fat
> diets, just sprinkle on in place of salt and pepper before cooking.
> Hand-mixed from: garlic, onion, Tellicherry black pepper, Mexican
> oregano, cumin and cayenne red pepper."
>

That is just unbelievably convenient. Penzeys just opened a store in
this area a month or so ago. Thank you very much.

JC