The Taste of Louisiana Sans the Salt

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I find that by the time I get enough heat with Tony Chachere's the food is then too salty. Over the years we developed some work arounds to add heat without adding more Tony's. It really wasn't all that big of a deal, until I was given a sample bottle of Red Claw Cajun Seasoning by the guy who developed and markets it. His sons and my son are taking karate together and we talk while they're in class. I had complained about Tony Chachere's being too salty so he went to his car and got me a bottle. Now we buy it locally at the supermarket and we like it.... a LOT.

Our boy's Godmother is VERY allergic (like end up in the ER allergic) of gluten, so when we seen that it is gluten free we took a bottle to her. She absolutely LOVES it. She is one who doesn't like too much heat, and as she told us; even if you don't want more heat than Tony Chachere's brings you can still add Red Claw to your desired spiciness and end up with lower salt content all while MSG and gluten free. It's a win win.

Right now Red Claw is in most South Louisiana grocery stores as well as being available online. However, I do have some friends in California who have talked to their grocer and now their grocer carries it. Short of making my own spice mixture, this nails it.

 

[topgunz1]

Will have to try it next time I see it. We are a "Slap Ya Mama" family typically.

 

[alex]

I've found it difficult to enjoy any cajun seasoning that does not have MSG. I love that stuff.

 

[Neil09]

Our meat is seasoned with - red pepper, salt, garlic powder(my fav), onion powder, and depending what we're having, various other things. Those are the main ones we use. I would like to find a blend I like, will def look for a bottle of this stuff.

 

[SVTFreak]

I rarely use the blends. Never know when the sausage might have more kick, or the ham might be saltier. I'd rather just use what I need after I see how the ingredients fall.

 

[Hitman]

I don't care too much for Tony's. Too Salty for my taste.

I like Nancy's Red Dirt(Exclusive to Jena, LA)

Also use Foreman's Seasoning and Mrs Dash is pretty good too.

Depending on what meat I'm cooking I use a plethora of Weber Seasonings that are fantastic.

 

[TomTerrific]

Isn't there a Tony Chachere mix that doesn't have salt?

I am reasonably sure there is.

 

[Snoman]

Yes, Tony's has a 'No Salt', 'Lite Salt', 'More Spice Less Salt' and a new 'Bold' seasoning blend.

Isn't there a Tony Chachere mix that doesn't have salt?

I am reasonably sure there is.

 

[Hitman]

Yea I was referring to the traditional Green Can.

 

[TomTerrific]

Yes, Tony's has a 'No Salt', 'Lite Salt', 'More Spice Less Salt' and a new 'Bold' seasoning blend.

When my son moved north of Bunkie and I had to send him care packages he would request the no salt variety.

 

[Hitman]

When my son moved north of Bunkie and I had to send him care packages he would request the no salt variety.

haha, I was Born and Raised in Bunkie