A Single Spice Blend For Your Entire Kitchen - Kitchen Pepper From 1777

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[@ogorangeduck]

Plot twist: it's really just a bunch of different colors of nutmeg

[@nickkazarian3334]

😂

[@todanceonbrokenglass]

“The best pork chop I’ve ever had!”

[@honieethesolarpunk4895]

Lol

[@malcolmmaciver7000]

So true

[@rainydaylady6596]

😂🤣😂

[@nothing4mepls973]

Me looking at Jon's favorite recipes: "It's all nutmeg?" Jon, cocking a musket behind my head: "Always has been"

[@MarkARoutt]

@@NeonRainGeo Nah, whole in a musket.

[@StoicObserverS]

@@NeonRainGeo that would actually hurt... A lot.

[@guidoferri8683]

Plot twist: Jon is a squirrel

[@off6848]

Nutmeg blunderbuss

[@ChiefSlacc]

@@off6848Fantano gives that indie-folk album name a 12/10

[@deanthelis5578]

For those looking for the recipe itself: Kitchen Pepper - One ounce of ginger; pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, half an ounce each; six ounces of salt; mix well, keep dry. Jon notes that the proportions of the spices were likely dependent more on availability and price than flavor preference in many cases as, with many situations in the late 18th century, spices were a luxury and required cunning compromise. Jon also notes that you may want to grate or grind your nutmeg just before adding to your dish to allow more of the aromatic quality to be present, and that some similar period recipes call for what we now know as Allspice as a substitute for nutmeg as it has similar aromatic qualities but was cheaper to obtain. I plan to make this mix myself today, mixing allspice and nutmeg in equal parts with an ounce less of salt.

[@2011Kestrel]

Dean Thelis An ounce by weight or by volume (fluid ounce)? I left the same question the main comment section.

[@deanthelis5578]

@@2011Kestrel I went entirely by weight and it turned out well.

[@CodcThe2nd]

@@2011Kestrel I'm assuming it's by volume, since I have trouble imagining people back then measuring spices by weight.

[@AKayfabe]

I want to also make this mix but with slightly less ginger , (even though ginger is my favorite spice, I don’t want it on everything I cook in large amount )a bit less salt and some sort of hot spicy addition

[@deanthelis5578]

@@CodcThe2nd Simple balancing scales with preset lead weights work quite well, and have been around for a while! They're just not very fast.

[@thelasttaarakian]

One Spice to rule them all, One Spice to find them, One Spice to bring them all, and in the kitchen bind them!

[@goldilox369]

😂 Nice.

[@josephwilliams1915]

Keep it secret! Keep it safe!

[@JewShady]

Is it nutmeg...?

[@chadsmith8966]

Owl Ling it always has been🤣

[@Hopeofmen]

THE SPICE! Melange is space nutmeg.

[@Tozzaman123]

FInally, a 9 minute video focused on Nutmeg. We have reached peak Townsends.

[@indoorsandout3022]

DW Documentary on the Spice Islands: "I'm going to ruin this guy's whole career."

[@Xelbiuj]

Have you seen his streams? IIRC spent an hour on punch once.

[@UndrState]

"I might double the nutmeg" unrepentant

[@hoosierflatty6435]

It'll start its' descent when Jon takes a deliriant level dose and starts hallucinating Indians and whatall.

[@indoorsandout3022]

@@hoosierflatty6435 That's basically a whole one, and you tend to puke shortly thereafter. I have an 18th century recipe for an ointment with datura in it that is meant to be used as a drug. Misused however, it can stop your heart. There's always a downside.

[@lesahanners5057]

"The Spice must flow!" "He who controls the spice, controls the universe!" ...and so it begins... Jon IS the SPICE of life! : - )

[@geoffsullivan4063]

Hilarious ! I was sort of thinking the sam lol !

[@geoffsullivan4063]

*same .. obviously haha

[@MickeyD2012]

Aww, you beat me to it.

[@Chloenorton7269]

this is quality reference material

[@dattebenforcer]

The books are wrong though, the Spice is actually nutmeg, not cinnamon.

[@grapetomatogirl2141]

Kitchen Pepper Recipe: •Nutmeg • pinch of Nutmeg to taste *if you can’t find nutmeg, you can use nutmeg to substitute. This Kitchen Pepper goes well with everything, but, it pairs especially well with nutmeg.

[@ActuallyJozu]

2 parts freshly ground Myristica fragrans Nutmeg 1 part ground M. Malabarica Nutmeg 1 part ground M. Argentea Nutmeg A dash of Mace, to taste. Oh, maybe a little salt, just to be period correct.

[@SiliconBong]

One Spice to rule them all.

[@adamschneider868]

You left out the Nutmeg

[@dontchastop]

I'm dying reading these comments because their the same one's i was thinking when i saw this video!

[@GeeztJeez]

Oh god

[@falconwind00]

Fun fact: Allspice is so-called because it tastes similar to a combination of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.

[@gbb583]

I've always wondered what was up with that. Good to know.

[@masterxak]

I learned this when I took my current job as a baker. During "Fall" (we start out fall selection in July to met demand) we have 2 different pumpkin pie recipes one uses cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. The other used allspice. Until I took the job I thought allspice was a blend of the 3z but it turns out it is it's own unique thing, and actually more expensive than the 3 combined.

[@Mixwell1983]

I actually had to make my own allspice blend when making stuffed grapeleaves and i used those 3 spices equal parts. Taste almost identical to allspice.

[@arthas640]

When I was a kid I tried substituting allspice in my pumpkin pie by adding an equal amount of a bunch of other spices and Luckily it turned out alright because pumpkin pie is supposed to taste like a shotgun blast of spices

[@DocBree13]

neat!

[@musicmaniac8787]

Video quality is always improving. Couldn't even tell the difference from this and a high end travel channel shot done the same way anymore.

[@townsends]

Thank you!

[@NaCreagachaDubha]

@@townsends way better content than the travel channel

[@nicholashodges201]

This actually has personality and better presentation.

[@yolandablake1073]

I agree. The only thing I think could be improved upon is the lighting as it's a little too dark at times. But overall these videos are excellent and I love watching them when they come out.

[@chaosdream21]

I wish this were on netflix or other channels bc it deserves that sort of visibility. But at least we know about it.

[@particlemannn]

Jon: "I might double the nutmeg." Me: "Might". Sure Jon. "Might" :P

[@APV878]

particlemannn "I might double the nutmeg" = "I already doubled it off camera"

[@evanharrison4054]

Knock on the nutmeg all you want, but that sh*t is powerful. I ate three once, and when I came to my senses, I was wearing a kilt, swinging around a shillelagh and screaming about Culloden. I'm not even scottish.

[@PoweredByRedstonecom]

@@evanharrison4054 neither is the shillelagh :D Must have been some good nutmeg.

[@kareningram6093]

LOL

[@cyndifoore7743]

particlemannn hahaaa

[@simoncopar2512]

2020: oh no, pumpkin spice flavour is already starting in September, things are getting out of hand 1777: pumpkin spice pie, pumpkin spice meat, pumpkin spice all year round

[@missbobbi7945]

I ❤ 🎃 spice

[@MrRufusjax]

So true.

[@jaytomten3782]

Did this 15 years ago when I was deployed. Called it Henry's seasoning. Henry was my neighbor growing up in rural WI.

[@beverly3397]

what a coincidence I am from rural WI and had a brother Henry the 8th born in the family.

[@artinaam]

Oh, believe me, this blend is hundreds of years old, dating back to the Middle Ages. It was just called differently back then - 14th and 15th century cookbooks have dozens of recipes containing "powder fort" or "poudre fort", literally "spicy/strong powder", an almost exact equivalent of later kitchen pepper. There was also a sweeter variant which contained sugar - it was called "poudre douce" or "powdour douce" ("sweet powder") and was very similar to modern-day pumpkin spice blend or gingerbread spice blend.

[@jpotter2086]

My first reaction was hey this is like holiday spice ... but with salt instead of sugar. It's a trap!

[@lilivonshtup3808]

So interesting. It makes sense since spices started traveling around the world centuries ago. Thanks

[@eritain]

@@jpotter2086 Your "holiday spice" sounds like the spice for Pfeffernusse ("peppernuts"), sturdy little cookies that do indeed have black pepper as well as the sweeter spices.

[@SewardWriter]

@@eritain Black pepper is an old one in sweets. They likely used long pepper at the time, but our stuff tastes good, too. I've used pepper semi-frequently in sweets for a long time now, and I love it.

[@erraticonteuse]

@@eritain Pfeffernusse also look like sausage when you slice up the dough before baking. It is truly a German cookie.

[@billbradshaw8297]

I watched this with my 9 year old daughter at 10pm. She said we have to make it now, not in the morning right now. Now I have been told we are having pork chops tomorrow for dinner. She loves the cooking and cabin videos, especially the ones with Ivey.

[@missbobbi7945]

That is so precious. Cherish her. 💜

[@fablesguykol3025]

How were the pork chops?

[@billbradshaw8297]

@@fablesguykol3025 They were better than I would have guessed. Last Christmas my daughter gave her Aunts and Uncles bottles of Kitchen pepper she made herself.

[@holy9JOE]

Thumbnail: angry looking dude, looks like he's going to show you how to make poison Actual video: really happy guy living his best life, showing you how to make some tasty spice melange

[@brandondowning6243]

The spice must flow.

[@mooser321]

Spice be praised

[@conq1273]

@@brandondowning6243 Praise be the God Emperor of Dune

[@fluffycritter]

Jon: I might double the nutmeg Regular viewers: You don't say.

[@kubakielbasa5987]

As a regular viewer this was expected. Even in some cheap recipes he added nutmeg as a spice because of its aroma.

[@darranhirose8153]

Not going to lie: the thumbnail made me think that nutmeg was going to be outlawed.

[@AerodynamicBrick]

Oh come on now, we all know that nutmeg is to Townsend as cayenne is to Chef John. A little goes into everything!

[@songohan3321]

And the fact that Jon might add cayenne to a modern version of this must be pointed out.

[@stretchyone]

Thumbnail: "Breaking Bad, 1777 Edition"

[@songohan3321]

@@stretchyone Considering how much spices could cost back then, you are technically correct.

[@andyoli75]

I had to read the author 3 times to make sure it was Townsend's.

[@willdbeast1523]

This channel is such a refreshing break from everything irl going on, it always makes me smile

[@annagorka2044]

Agreed!

[@andie_pants]

Hear, hear!

[@jothankyou2]

So true. I'm enjoying this channel. Teach this rather than other...........🌿🎶🌿

[@nickpurdy69]

Kinda wish I could go back to the simpler times.

[@azraphon]

Nick Purdy Tempting, but those simpler times had slavery, massive gender inequality, etc etc. What I like about Townsends is they've gone out of their way to talk about these things and not just ignore that the past was pretty awful.

[@votpavel]

this dudes one day is more interesting than my entire life

[@donkmeister]

When we talk about spices and spice mixes in the modern world, we often forget the English/Anglo-American cuisine had plenty of spice long before the gastronomic influences of South America and the Indies. I'd never considered this before but this is basic an Anglo-Saxon equivalent to garam masala, five spice, ras el hanout and countless other cultures' spice mixes. Thank you for another excellent video!

[@mimici09]

Why in the world do you not have a show on PBS? Your production value is miles beyond typical YT stuff. Also I love you so much! Thanks for bringing this comforting, informative, beautiful content.

[@koopakape]

Now I finally understand Jon's obsession with this era... Nutmeg eventually went out of style, and he wants to live in a time before that ever happened!

[@AdairCorbin]

Not in Germany, we still put it in everything, meatballs, Mashed potatoes, bread, cookies, soup,pancakes , cheese sauces and on vegetables, among others.

[@june4135]

@@AdairCorbin very interesting

[@Go.el_Hadam]

😂😂😂😂🤣

[@anasapsana824]

When I planned to travel to India father asked me to bring only fresh Nutmeg 🤩

[@00Recoil]

3:02 John: What's our base spice that's in this mix? Well, that's... Everyone: Nutmeg!

[@hagraggen5904]

'If I were to make my own personal spice mix' *waits for him to say he'd add more nutmeg*

[@librazero7454]

Townsends: Nutmeg was really expensive back in the 1700s Also Townsends: *uses nutmeg in every recipe*

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

18th century Flexing

[@FrikInCasualMode]

I blame community's obsession with this spice.

[@mikeappleget482]

But only a tiny bit is used in recipes. So it could’ve been something you bought back then and used only for special Sunday dinners or festive occasions when you wanted to do “kick it up a notch.”

[@ToomuchCoffeeman]

@@mikeappleget482 BAM!

[@larchlarch9851]

word

[@APV878]

I was expecting to see a halo around the cup labelled "Nutmeg" being lifted up and angelic chorus in the background..... But anyway, this sounds awesome

[@melhupby]

Did you notice how Jon fingers every other spice but doesn't dare disgrace the holy flavour of _Nutmeg_ with his bare flesh?

[@StoicObserverS]

What? You didn't see the halo? Shocking.

[@christinecameron1612]

LOL that should be his logo!

[@Kyuuei]

@@johnanon6938 I was like he MUST focus on that nutmeg and sure enough that slow-mo action shot.

[@bunkbunk7799]

Am I the only one who really loves when he eats the food and the music plays?

[@MickeyCuervo36]

This has likely already been said, but this reminds me of a much earlier spice mix called "Poudre Fort" or "Strong Powder" from the 14th century or earlier. "Poudre Douce", or "Sweet Powder" is the same spices, but mixed with sugar instead of salt.

[@seronymus]

I recall reading that King Alfred the Great of the 9th century AD importing spices like cinnamon and nutmeg too!

[@OkieRhio]

I played in the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronisms) for many *coughcough30+* years.... there were 5 such mixes that were commonly used in the Great Kitchens. IE, the kitchens of extremely wealthy kings and nobles, who could Afford to maintain a small stock of those grossly expensive (at the time) spices. During that time, even what we consider "common" pepper was so expensive that it was closely guarded in the kitchen, and having pepper and salt on the Table? That was an Extravagant display of wealth.

[@nickbarber2080]

@@OkieRhio Individual peppercorns were used as payment of rent...now seen as negligible,but then as symbolic.

[@bassett_green]

funny fact, I thought that "allspice" was literally this (a mixture of many spices) until I was well into my 20s

[@damianblu]

Hilariously, five spice is that. Has more than five spices too.

[@MrClarkisgod]

Same, but I thought it was some standard, premade mix that you bought at the store. I had no idea that is one made from one plant. I was 37 when I learned the truth, so don't feel too bad.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

I thought that all spice was a flavor, and not a seasoning until I started cooking and I'm 28

[@shipbreaker5265]

I was today years old when I learned it wasn't!

[@pfalzgraf7527]

As a non-native speaker of English, I learned the word on this channel a few years back, and at first was under that same impression. Something about how the word was used made me google it at some point. I learned that I know it as “Piment”.

[@birdmadgrrrl]

Pork chops are very good with apples and onion slices and I imagine this “kitchen pepper” would be delicious in that application.

[@cyndifoore7743]

Eryn Morris try adding some diced peaches to pork chops, to die for and the nutmeg works well with peaches.

[@bernadettelovespie4734]

@Cyndi Foore Thank You! I have Georgia peaches in my freezer. Pork in my fridge. I will definitely give it a try.

[@heidikindon5182]

Yes!!

[@zackgeldhof1206]

I just ground these ingredients up. My kitchen smells AMAZING. I cannot wait to try it! UPDATE: Absolutely an amazing spice blend. I tried it first on Stuffed Peppers and WOW did it come out amazing! So aromatic and absolutely delicious. Eggs came next. What a kick! Then came sweet potatoes. You HAVE to try this on sweet potatoes! It doesn't take much to make a dish so delicious!

[@BLS31]

The biggest plot twist of all: he only did all this re-enactment stuff just because they use nutmeg in a lot of recipes back then.

[@PoplarForest]

I'm not interested in history, I'm not a foodie, I don't long for the "simpler life", yet I subscribe to this channel, watch every video, and consider it the best of KZbin. Thank you for your contribution to the world.

[@Mike_Dubo]

The power of proper presentation!

[@DaxG-qp3jf]

Same. Pretty sure im not even the target demographic.

[@juliestevens6931]

My daughter makes her own kitchen pepper. Two of her favorite spices are cloves and nutmegs. I hardly ever used cloves in savory dishes. She introduced me to the concept and now I LOVE cloves in savory dishes!

[@indoorsandout3022]

A clove studded onion in a beef potroast with rosemary, thyme, and black pepper will blow your mind.

[@ericv00]

@That One Rabbit Guy It's true though. Your concept of the world will change.

[@juliestevens6931]

@@indoorsandout3022 Absolutely! All those things go into our potroast along with baby carrots and potatoes. A complete meal in one pot (perfect for a slow cooker). :o)

[@keetrandling4530]

Cinnamon in the mix on pork. With Garlic & Onion powders, and whatever you like. Very, very good.

[@bandiceet]

If you deeply score the skin of a pork cut, then stud some whole cloves through the scores, and then roast it... Once cooked, flick out the cloves, since they are hard and you don't want to chip your teeth on them...

[@kareningram6093]

I've heard you mention "kitchen pepper" in other videos, so I'm really glad you've made a video all about it. Thank you! I can't wait to make this and try it out on everything. It kind of reminds me of Chinese Five-Spice, which I'm already a huge fan of.

[@Strawberry92fs]

I've been a casual fan of Townsends for a long time, but over the past couple of days I've watched a bunch of videos. I'd like to say that I really enjoy the presentation style. Particularly the manner of speaking. The performance seems genuine and excited, very accessible to adults and children. But it never comes off as condescending or just for kids in the way a lot of educational programming can do.

[@EtzEchad]

I remember a "Good Eats" show with Alton Brown from many years ago where he was trying to recreate an 18th century recipe. One of the steps of the recipe was "Add the spices." He was speculating what that means and came up with an answer. (Can't remember what.) I wonder if that was a reference to kitchen pepper?

[@joshschneider9766]

or something like it workout question. It may mean "spice as you wish" in their vernacular too.

[@HeyBuddyCat]

I bet Alton Brown watches this channel.

[@genericwhitemale1114]

I loved Good Eats when I was a kid! My mom bought his cook book for my 16th birthday years ago. Still my favorite chef hands down. His meatloaf receipe is to die for and several of his other reciepes. Definately worth every penny! A lot of people don't know who he is and it's like bruh he and Emeril are legends!

[@cyndifoore7743]

David Messer that was helpful......ahem

[@tacticalshrubbery]

I don’t know what kind of energy the thumbnail has but Boy Howdy does it have a lot of it

[@MangetsuSAMURAI]

Big nutmeg energy.

[@deacowden8749]

@@MangetsuSAMURAI you made me chortle

[@blippypippy6770]

😊😁 makes me hungry.....!

[@canvetwarrior1137]

Jon I would like to say thank you for your channel, we live in Winnipeg manitoba canada. My family and extended family love the kitchen pepper, we use it on every meal we share Keep up the great historic success we all share with you. Regards The Foxes

[@MikeNoce]

This is hands down the classiest and most well put together KZbin channel in existence.

[@gigastrike2]

*Jon:* Today, I'm going to show you a great all-in-one spice blend! This comes straight from Charlotte Mason's cookbook, which was written in 1777. What we're gonna do is we're gonna start with some nutmeg... **Begins pouring** *...* *...* *...* *...* **Keeps pouring** *...* *...* *...* *...* **Dump truck backs up** **BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!** *...* *...* *...* *....*

[@valiantsfelinesmccarty6678]

Oh God that made me laugh. Still laughing sorry I can visualize it that's the problem

[@StoicObserverS]

They had dump trucks in the 18th century?

[@kerryblanchard9425]

@@StoicObserverS Dump wagon.

[@amyrussell860]

🤣👍

[@pattymiles2688]

LOL

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

Thought I’d share my recipe for my “seasoning salt for everything” it’s so easy to mix up a big jar of it... it works well for a bbq dry rub too! Seasoning Salt for Everything 1oz each: Ginger Black pepper Sugar 1/2oz each: Cinnamon Nutmeg Paprika Onion powder Garlic Oregano Turmeric Chili pepper Celery seed Dill seed Coriander Summer savoury Thyme Mustard seed 6oz salt Finely grind and store in a mason jar. Use for any meat dish, or in any way you desire.

[@Gewgoal]

Never heard of summer savory before. I’ll have to try some 👍

[@merriannmclain4440]

Where the devil do you find summer savoury? I've looked for seeds, plants, dried...it's up there with the Grail

[@stevebengel1346]

@@merriannmclain4440 Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

[@Rhiilynn]

this looks like the kitchen sink of spices, and I love that.

[@andrathiele2638]

@@merriannmclain4440 I found Summer Savory for sale on ebay. Also called Throubi in Greece.

[@lucypumkinjack2984]

My family has already gone through two batches of this delicious seasoning mix. Thank you for sharing. It is absolutely fabulous

[@rickaD89]

Hey Townsends, long time viewer, first time commenter here. I love your passion for your subject matter and how you really bring history to life. I feel the positivity and sense opportunity from that time by the way you show it; going full cosplay and deeply empathising with the culture your portraying opens the door to the past for me. Plus you got a shout out from Babbish so you're kinda a big deal now.

[@pfalzgraf7527]

I wondered for quite some time what you really were talking about when you mentioned “Kitchen Pepper”. Your comment about the amout of salt gave me the clou: In Germany we have a traditional thing, called “Kraeutersalz” - translating to something like “spiced salt” or “herb salt”. So, salt is in there - and an assortment of herbs/spices according to taste. German Kraeutersalz would probably never include Ginger - but hey, that might give things just the twist I personally would love! Thanks for getting me interested again in something I had written off as one of the more boring parts of my mother’s cuisine-go-to’s!

[@marie_h1104]

That sounds a little like seasoned salt. Would you know what's added for Kraeutersalz?

[@stargirl7646]

Oh man, I remember loving Kräutersalz!!

[@pfalzgraf7527]

@@marie_h1104 I had a look at two commercially available “Kräutersalz”. The first one has Coriander, dried garlic and onions, nutmeg (yes!), dill, celery leaves, lovage, basil, thyme, chives, juniper berries and fenugreek. The second one is similar but includes parsley, marjoram, leek, fennel, pastinacs, carrots and chily. It does not have nutmeg, coriander and fenugreek. I remember a gardener whose shop I visited with my mum as a child. In late summer it smelled from him making his own Kräutersalz. He included mint, lemon balm and sage, amongs lots of other stuff. I remember him mixing granulate salt with the leaves and some stems of the herbs and putting the whole mixture through a mill, ending up with a finely ground Kräutersalz.

[@pfalzgraf7527]

@@marie_h1104 btw: seasones salt might also be a good translation.

[@deedoyle4069]

Danke! Ich bin halp-Deutch

[@louisgunning2255]

I would recommend replacing the ginger, allspice, salt and pepper with nutmeg

[@fetusdeletus9266]

I want to own an entire pantry full of spices in jars with aged but still readable labels

[@katiemartin6991]

Same. Literally my dream

[@nickbarber2080]

I'm getting there....

[@cyndifoore7743]

I was telling my friend who doesn’t have internet about your channel and she was so interested in it. I’m going to make this kitchen pepper and share it with her. I’ll replace the cinnamon and cloves with allspice. Allspice and nutmeg are two of my favorite spices. I’ll add some cayenne or Aleppo pepper to my own but leave it out of hers. Now I’ve got to get spare ribs to make this, sounds and looks so good. Thank you

[@seevernet1]

Kitchen Pepper 1 oz: Ginger 1/2 oz: Pepper Cinnamon Cloves Nutmeg (can be replaced with Allspice) 6 oz: Salt

[@benway23]

Thank you, I was looking all through this thread for the list.

[@ragnkja]

seevernet1 “Can be replaced with allspice” refers to all four, and not just nutmeg, in case that wasn’t clear. Allspice got its name because it tastes like a blend of those four spices.

[@BigHenFor]

Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Cloves can all be switched out for Allspice. I wonder what happened to Piper Nigrum, Black Pepper?

[@shilodawn60]

How much salt as base please?

[@ragnkja]

shilodawn60 To taste, or you could even leave it out and salt each dish individually.

[@burtjackson5261]

All those spices are basically old bay seasoning mix. You're just missing celery salt. I recognize it cuz it's popular in New England where I'm from.

[@espenlaub6708]

Only had old bay once but I remember it having a red color, maybe paprika?

[@Jcaeser187]

I thought it was more of a maryland thing, guess it's just popular anywhere seafood is common.

[@nickpurdy69]

@@Jcaeser187 yup. Originated in Baltimore.

[@spurgear]

Oh ok, Julia Child

[@PapaBushka]

This mix doesn't have anywhere near the hear of Old Bay, which I use nearly daily. This one sounds much deeper.

[@carolinalady7763]

I enjoy this channel so much! My daughter and I made the kitchen pepper yesterday and used it as a rub on steaks we then grilled. Rave reviews from all the family. Superb! Thank you!

[@markdelapaz5573]

So this stuff is amazing. My wife loves it as well. There is nothing I haven't tried it on, and it all works. What it does to pork is simply transcendent. Glad I accidentally discovered your channel.

[@brigitgoddess]

Love that you have a table in the cabin now and are filming from it!

[@MickeyD2012]

So, it's a "spice melange?" HE WHO CONTROLS THE SPICE, CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE.

[@DarkRogueWolf45]

Well done sir

[@SewardWriter]

He IS the Kwisatz Nutmegrach!

[@cameronpoe9331]

I tried watching Dune once, kept falling asleep, so I watched THX 1138 instead.

[@jlshel42]

Nutmeg must flow...

[@jon...5324]

@@cameronpoe9331 that's because you don't watch dune, you read it. The dune movies have all been bad without fail. The books however are some of the best literature ever written

[@teocampbell2115]

Love the slow-mo pour of nutmeg in this. I'm going to try to make this myself--I live in a gluten-free household, and it's hard to find premade spice mixes that taste good and don't have some kind of gluten in them, so it's difficult for me to balance seasonings in a way that I enjoy!

[@leepalmer1210]

I love Townsend's cooking videos!! Eating along through American cultural history. Thanks John for entertaining , informing and sharing. PS keep it up, you are making us homeschool parents lives enriched so much.

[@NorthernWolf910]

It's just about that time of year when people start thinking about what to bake/cook for the Autumn and Winter seasons. Great job, Townsends!

[@raraavis7782]

Blackwolf Alpha Me: still sweating at 10pm. Oh really?? 😆

[@tomatobagel]

I wasn't thinking of that yet. But thanks to you I am now.

[@richardlew3667]

Wait, you guys get Autumn up there?

[@SplotPublishing]

Uh, we just got Summer! I haven't even seen my first tomatoes come in. We are NOT thinking about cooking for autumn. No pumpkin pie spices! Only catfish and barbeque for a while. Let me enjoy the nice weather for a bit before we start talking about squash and stew again, ok?

[@GypsyWolf7]

@Nunya Business Me too. 91° with a 76 dew point today.

[@historiamoneta2102]

that thumbnail. He has spent ages reconstructing the long lost kitchen pepper tonic.

[@melvinvelez820]

"Welcome to Radio Freedom, all is quiet in the Commonwealth which is how we like it, stay safe out there"

[@undeadcenturion402]

This just in the General discovered a tasy spice mixture come on down to the castle for a tasty meal.

[@noahludford3667]

Fallout? Here? Ok love it tho.....

[@undeadcenturion402]

@@noahludford3667 makes since because the minutemen were around in the historical time period he makes videos about

[@bakruptfern329]

"Attention Commonwealth residents... Are you looking for a safe place to settle?... Home in on these coordinates..."

[@tahabashir3779]

"Another settlement needs your help, I'll mark it on your map"

[@lindaphelps4673]

My family and I are very interested in spice mixes, then and now. This is a great addition and thank you for bringing to us. Always fascinated with each of your videos. Huzzah !

[@TacDyne]

A single spice blend for my entire kitchen... 1 part beef bullion powder, 1 part Tony Chachera's creole seasoning, 1 part all purpose Greek seasoning. :)

[@ffwast]

Next time you're at the store buy some Accent and add that too

[@cyndifoore7743]

ffwast haahaaahaa, yeah. Why watch this channel?

[@Bildgesmythe]

The cinematography is always perfection in these! Beautiful!

[@themadmanwithapen]

This actually reminds me a lot of Middle Eastern spice mixes like Arabic 7 Spice. They use a lot of the same spices and are used mostly on meats!

[@Liren1975]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I use spice mixes with cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and coriander all the time for meats.

[@victoryfaction]

I remember Jon mentioning that so many of these spices were popular in the colonies and the UK because they came from European expeditions in the 15th and 16th centuries to the Middle East. Might be why?

[@bobmcguffin5706]

For a country that can't handle spice, the Brits sure did spread it around a lot

[@Schemilix]

@@bobmcguffin5706 Think that's a modern stereotype, post WWII cooking in particular is JUST the WORST. Plus we like Anglo-Indian curries here albeit, they tend to be much less spicy than the real deal.

[@scarletcrusader5431]

I absolutely adore your videos. I remember discovering your channel around when i was 15 around 4 years ago and have always kept coming back for the amazing foodstuffs and the history behind everything you showcase. Keep it up

[@thschnick]

Therapist: John Townsend without a hat on doesn't exist, he can't hurt you. Thumbnail:

[@dyamondbolden5959]

I had to go back and look at the thumbnail. I never want to see it again.

[@almaeclu]

This! 😂

[@madgardener5820]

@@dyamondbolden5959 He definitely looks happier with a hat.

[@raraavis7782]

Dyamond Bolden He looks positively sinister. And now, I can’t unsee it, either.

[@dlbstl]

He looks nice without a hat. He actually has hair? There's nothing wrong with a new look. Loved the video and photography too. Good work😊

[@benjaminwilkin2960]

I love how ominous the thumbnail is. It looks like blackmail.

[@texanbritt]

We just purchased this spice blend and we're excited to try it. Plus we bought a few other things we can't wait to discover in cooking.

[@vaughnblaylock6069]

I love these videos so much. I also add coffee (espresso powder) to all of my steak (pork and beef) spice blends.

[@mangot589]

I happen to have all these in my pantry, going to make some. But I’m going to cut ginger in half, and use more cowbell. I mean, nutmeg.😉. I love nutmeg.

[@krystlepoulin6382]

Your comment made me giggle. I prefer nutmeg over ginger too so more cowbell! Haha

[@M.C.Blackwell]

Hahaha! Good one Christopher walken

[@redraven1410]

LOL!

[@redraven1410]

Fry 'em up in bacon fat.

[@APV878]

Also also: To quote Chef John from FoodWishes, "Don't forget to give it the Oooll' Tappa-tappa"

[@tuppybrill4915]

APV878 - and shaka shaka to mix it well

[@fotogeanick]

Fresssssssssssssshly ground pepper and cayenne !

[@mrcmoes]

*Insert ryming name joke related to spice*

[@alancoe1002]

Another Chef John fan. High five

[@ItsJustLisa]

What a cool combination! I’m going to share this in the cooking group I’m in on Facebook.

[@phillipgregorymortoniii4113]

The year is 2099. The Earth is now void of all nutmeg. Student: "So why dont we have nutmeg anymore?" Teacher: "A public figure named John Townsend ate all the damned nutmeg. thats it. He just ate it all..." (Johns grave stone will read, "here lies John Townsend. Father, historical reenactor, Nutmeg Fiend")

[@claraalebrook3857]

🤣

[@swedishpenispump]

Townsends about to drop the hottest album the 18th century has ever seen in that thumbnail

[@nschultz417]

DJ Nutmeg - "Suffering From Success"

[@Scott-qq9jd]

Your comment about black pepper being easily available reminded me of my time in Brasil. Black pepper was extremely uncommon. I don't recall running into it ever. But they also grow black pepper there...

[@BigHenFor]

Black pepper was first discovered in the East Indies, and came later to the New World.

[@cyndifoore7743]

Scott Slack interesting

[@henryeccleston7381]

For the cabin chimney, have you considered making a topper from a broad pyramid or shallow trough shaped sheet of fired clay? Maybe with holes in it to ensure the smoke can always easily escape. It should hold itself in place, but otherwise a set of holes in the clay for wooden pegs to secure it to the top of the chimney might work in the design.

[@ACCER]

Eons ago, I got the most wonderful pork roast (I use a loin or even a tenderloin) recipe from the cook book, "Cooking From Quilt Country" by Marcia Adams (She did the PBS cooking show 'Amish Cooking From Quilt Country' back in the late 80's.) It's super simple and starts with cutting slits in the roast and then rubbing it well with nutmeg. Oh, and some salt and pepper. But mostly with nutmeg. No, that's not enough nutmeg....you need more. More. A little more..... Yeah, that's about right. Slice 4-6 peeled large potatoes and a couple of onions. Layer them in a Dutch oven or slow cooker. Cover them with a can of chicken broth. Put the roast on top and either roast for a couple of hours at 350 in the oven or slow cook on low for 4-6 hours. Serve it with the potatoes and onions, applesauce, and Bavarian sauerkraut. That's how I welcome Autumn at my house. Trust me, you go into the house on a chilly day when this has been cooking and the smell alone is worth it. Any leftovers make great sandwiches. Sometimes I shred it, add in the BBQ recipe from that cookbook, and have BBQ pork sandwiches and coleslaw the next day.

[@charlesthoreson4162]

That thumbnail makes you look like a good Bond villain out to plunge the world back into the 18th century. Very awesome!

[@mrs.schmenkman]

Yea. Maybe we need some "friggin squirrels with laser beams on their heads"? 😝😜😜😜😜

[@NyanyiC]

It's a great shot😁

[@LoganHunter82]

@Alina McPherson Yes, it does.

[@agingerbeard]

"I might double the nutmeg." A sound proposition 😉

[@jlouutube65]

My hubby LOVES loads of pepper on everything...love this episode!!

[@marilanderos977]

U know, I was at a point when I first discovered ur fun cooking videos that I didn’t want to cook at all. Trying some of these delicious recipes got me back into cooking

[@UndrState]

"I might double the nutmeg" yes

[@0michelleki020]

A Single Spice Blend For Your Entire Kitchen: Nutmeg \o/

[@danielgoodman3578]

I am just seeing this over three and a half years after you posted it. Thanks for the mix! I'm so grateful to have been able to build up a spice collection in my pantry. I have all I need to make this even though some of what I have is older and pre-ground. Assuming I follow through and make it, I'll definitely make a smaller batch, a single jar's worth, but thank you!

[@CrowSkeleton]

Vegetarian note after making up a little of it to try without knowing what I'd use it for: this does wonders on a garlic-roasted red pepper.

[@ryleegeiger5654]

Bet it would be good on roasted chickpeas as well

[@KickyFut]

Oven roasted cauliflower, smashed yellow potatoes, sweet potatoes... Most veggies would taste pretty good with this.

[@apachedog9842]

This channel reminds me of the living history museums I went to growing up, and now I feel like I need to get my children involved and make some memories. Thanks for the inspiration Jon!

[@aidanfarnan4683]

Is anyone else getting a "once upon a time in Mexico" vibe from this? "El, you really must try this. It's a puerco pibil. It's a slow roasted pork--nothing fancy, just happens to be my favorite--and I order it, with a *Nutmeg* and lime, in every dive I go to in this country and honestly, that is the best it's ever been, anywhere. In fact, it's too good. It is so good that when I finish with it, I'll pay my check, walk straight into the kitchen, and shoot the cook" *Oh heck Townsend is packing that flintlock heat!*

[@cyndifoore7743]

Aidan FARNAN haaahahaaa!

[@loganc3500]

We use so much of these recipes at home now. Simple and very tasty. Thank you Jon for another addition to our kitchen.

[@NilesBlackX]

Ok so I'm new to this channel, but I'm loving all these nutmeg memes

[@j-rocd9507]

Just had to say my friend made some mushroom ketchup and gave me some with the dried mushroom bits and salt. It's delicious I use it a lot. I'm almost out.

[@maryjablowicz6242]

I made the mushroom ketchup! I remember when I used the last of it - sad sad times. I should make it again, I think.

[@angelmartin7310]

Seems very hard to make and even harder to find

[@TheTalemaster]

YES! I finally catch one of your videos fresh off the proverbial printing press!

[@teknodopamine0479]

I wish life was like this channel, everything on here just makes things feel so comforting.

[@businesswealth3604]

I watched some of these videos and found my self cooking soon after. These videos are culinarily motivating lol.

[@Orzorn]

Alright, for our spice mix today we're going to take some nutmeg, some nutmeg, and finally, some nutmeg, and mix it all together in a big bowl.

[@Elazul2k]

When you're so early it might actually be 1777...

[@cecilyerker]

That ominous thumbnail made me worry that Jon was gonna overdose on nutmeg on camera, like the cinnamon challenge, but instead the nutmeg challenge.

[@feralgrandad4429]

Definitely going to make this to take camping with my grandsons. They can make it then use it in camp. Thanks for the idea.

[@KyneburgheHannah]

One of the reenactors at my local history museum's annual Colonial event taught me this technique. I really like it.

[@kombinatsiya6000]

That's going on my Tinder bio.

[@srofv7805]

My mix: salt, pepper, garlic powder, curry powder---for a variety of spices in small quantities---paprika and chili.

[@JamesZ32100]

Kinda like a half version of garam masala?

[@kissarococo2459]

nordic european idea: sea salt, dill, juniper, caraway, mustard seed, wild garlic and horse radish,coriander, marjoram, mint or thyme.

[@jeffreybroad3123]

SRoFV that sounds really good thank you

[@grumpypumpkin1]

At first....I thought you typed “paprika and chill” like it’s happening on a Friday night!!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I watched this a few weeks ago and made this spice. I cut way back on the salt for my tastes and made pork chops. It was the very best I've ever had anywhere! I'm going to try some cayenne in the next batch. Thank you for this!

[@judioates8938]

Right after I watched this video, I was very intrigued and made a batch of this kitchen pepper mix. For the past two months I have been using this mix on every type of meat and sauces and can I say, I absolutely love this mix. The aroma’s coming from what I’m cooking seems to trigger nostalgic smells of rustic log cabins or kitchens from time long past. This a keeper.