The Pinch: A Spice Blog

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Granulated Garlic vs. Garlic Powder

Granulated and Powdered Garlic: Which to use? If there ever was a seasoning that people around the world avidly added to their dishes, it would be...
Making Ribs Is as Easy as 3-2-1

Making Ribs Is as Easy as 3-2-1

Traditionally, there's only one defining characteristic of Memphis barbecue, and that's pork. If you want to compete in Memphis barbecue, either at the Memphis in...
Paprika; The Ultimate Dry Rub Must-Have

Paprika; The Ultimate Dry Rub Must-Have

Photo by Tina Dawson on Unsplash You know you need a dry rub, you know you love a dry rub, but what makes a good...
Memphis BBQ; Everything You Need to Know, and More...

Memphis BBQ; Everything You Need to Know, and More...

Photo by Heidi Kaden on Unsplash   Memphis has been long-credited for its insanely delicious barbecue scene, but we realized that many people don’t actually...
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White Pepper vs. Black Pepper

There is more than one type of pepper. Know the primary differences to use them effectively while cooking. A dish is never complete without its...
saigon Cinnamon vs. Ceylon Cinnamon

Saigon Cinnamon vs. Ceylon Cinnamon

These cinnamon varieties have similarities, but also a lot of important differences. Are They Any Different? One huge difference to keep in mind is that...
Tellicherry Pepper vs Black Pepper

Tellicherry Pepper vs. Black Pepper

Second only to salt, black pepper is the world’s most widely used spice. It’s a major flavor component in the entire culinary world. Despite black...
Cumin vs. Turmeric

Cumin vs. Turmeric

Both cumin and turmeric are widely used in curry recipes but, they are very different from each other, contrary to what people might think. What is Cumin?...
Cardamom Pods vs. Cardamom Seeds

Cardamom Pods vs. Cardamom Seeds

Cardamom Pods vs. Cardamom Seeds Cardamom is a plant native to South East Asia and is well known for its pods and aromatic seeds. This is...
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What is Curry?

What is Curry? "Curry" can mean several different things. It can refer to that classic British invention, a spice blend called 'curry powder', or to the 'curry' dish,...
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What does Saffron Taste Like? The Magical Allure

What does Saffron Taste Like? Saffron has a subtly earthy & grassy flavor & aroma, yet sweet, similar to floral & honey. No spice is more...
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How to: Bloom Spices in Oil

While grinding whole spices is a crucial part of maximizing flavor, blooming ground spices in oil when cooking will take your dish to the next level.  We'll...