Spices of North America
Old Bay, Cajun and Creole seasoning, barbecue rubs, pumpkin spice and the native herbs and berries of the continent. 24 spices on EveryMasala so far.
Spice cities, markets and growing areas
Chimay贸 2New Mexico 2Alberta 1Anaheim 1Baja California 1Baltimore 1East Texas 1Fresno County 1Hatch Valley 1New Orleans 1Owensboro 1Pacific Northwest 1Rancho Cucamonga 1San Joaquin Valley 1Saskatchewan 1Southern California 1St. Augustine 1Walnut 1Wisconsin 1HatchLas CrucesMontreal
Blends of the region
Cajun seasoningChili powder (American blend)Old Bay seasoningPumpkin pie spicePickling spiceTaco seasoning
Countries
馃嚭馃嚫 United StatesSpicebush
The dried fruit of a North American shrub, used as an allspice substitute.Fruit 路 Citrus and bright 路 Sharp and pungent
馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 5 moreGingermint
A sterile mint hybrid grown for essential oil and chewing gum flavour.Herbal and green 路 Sweet and mellow
馃嚭馃嚫 United StatesKosher salt
Coarse edible salt used for dry brining and general cooking, typically free of iodine.Sharp and pungent
馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 1 moreNew Mexico chilechile de Nuevo M茅xico
A cultivar group of Capsicum annuum from New Mexico, valued for its smoky flavor and range of heat levels.Sharp and pungent 路 Sweet and mellow
馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 1 moreFresno chile
A medium-sized Capsicum annuum cultivar with a conical shape and bright red skin.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sweet and mellow
馃嚚馃嚘 CanadaMontreal steak seasoning
A dry rub of garlic, pepper, and dill for grilling meat, born in Montreal delis.Sharp and pungent 路 Warm and sweet-spiced
馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 1 moreDatil pepper
A very hot, sweet-sour cultivar of Capsicum chinense grown mainly in FloridaChilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sweet and mellow
馃嚭馃嚫 United StatesCreole mustard
A grainy paste of brown mustard seeds, vinegar, and horseradish from Louisiana.Paste 路 Sharp and pungent 路 Sour and tart
馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 1 moreSandia pepper
A New Mexico-developed Capsicum annuum cultivar used for green and red dishes.Hot and fiery 路 Sharp and pungent
馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 2 moreBig Jim pepper
A large, mild New Mexico chile cultivar developed in the United States for green roasting.Chilli 路 Sweet and mellow 路 Hot and fiery
馃嚭馃嚫 United StatesFish pepper
A variegated heirloom chili from the Chesapeake Bay, prized for its color-changing fruit and crab dishes.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery
馃嚭馃嚫 United StatesMrs. Burns' Lemon Basil
An heirloom sweet basil cultivar from New Mexico with intense lemon flavor and large leaves.Leaf 路 Citrus and bright 路 Floral and perfumed
馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 1 moreChimay贸 pepper
A prized New Mexico chile cultivar known for its sweet, smoky flavor and twisted dried pods.Chilli 路 Sweet and mellow 路 Smoky
馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 4 moreSassafras
An aromatic tree of North America and East Asia, famed for fil茅 powder and root teaLeaf 路 Citrus and bright 路 Anise and liquorice
Photo credits on this page
The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.
- Chimay贸 pepper: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Big Jim pepper: User:Carstor, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Sassafras: Randy Everette, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- New Mexico chile: vxla, CC BY 2.0, source
- Creole mustard: Mwaters1120, Public domain, source
- Datil pepper: Paullassiter, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Fresno chile: Nadiatalent, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Spicebush: Jomegat, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Montreal steak seasoning: Laurent B茅langer, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Gingermint: SEWilco, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Kosher salt: Lexlex, CC BY-SA 4.0, source