Spice Rubs

 

 

One of the things I do to save money on our grocery bill involves spices.  I buy them in bulk online.  I use them to make spice rubs for beef, poultry, and pork.  I store them in half pint canning jars.

 

This saves me money because I am buying the spices in bulk, rather than in little jars from the grocery store.  It saves me time because my mixes are made in advance in amounts that will season several meals.  This means I am not having to mix up my spices for each meal. 

 

Because of the nature of my husband's business, I am also able to sell these.

 

There are numerous recipes available online if you need inspiration.  The easiest thing to do, however, is to determine what you already use for certain meats.  Then multiply that recipe to make enough for several meals and fill a leftover jar or bottle.  Label it and keep it in your spice cabinet.

 

You might need a jar for your spaghetti and pizza seasonings, another for beef rub, and another for chicken.  Someone else might choose to make seasonings for stews, pork and chili.  Whatever foods you prepare often are the mixes you need in YOUR kitchen.