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Team Sergeant
09-04-2008, 12:44
I’d like to preface this post with a few facts; I am a carnivore, not to be confused with herbivore or omnivore. If it fly’s, walks, swims or slithers I've probably eaten it. Some individuals might think; "tonight I think I’ll just have a salad" or "I’ll just have some pasta and sauce", or a slice of pizza, not me, sometimes I just have a steak, no sides, just steak. Medium Rare, always medium rare, with just a bit of salt and fresh cracked pepper. That’s it.
If I do happen to have sides, I’ll eat the steak, pork chops, roast, rack of lamb, fish, chicken, quail, deer, buffalo etc etc etc first, then the sides.
I prefer my own cooking most of the time and I have the cookware, gadgets, grills, spices, oils, salts, wines, etc etc etc to do the job. I have dedicated an entire cabinet to spices, I have a dozens and dozens and dozens, maybe a hundred, different kinds of spices. I have about ten different kinds of oils, six-eight different types of vinegars and at any given moment there's 15-20 different types of cheeses in my fridge. I have a small garden, in it there’s thyme, basil, oregano, mint, parsley (curley), sage, tarragon etc etc etc.
All that said a couple of years ago Ambush Master sent me some seasoned salt, "Serendipity Seasoned Salt" that is. Now with all those spices I don’t have (or thought I needed) seasoned salt. Ambush Master said this stuff is different and I had to try it. So I did and I've been hooked ever since.
Today I just received in the mail a four pound tub of it, when I made the order I told the owners "I was tired of running out of their seasoned salt.";) I had always ordered before in smaller shaker sizes.
I don’t have any stake in the company and I’m not getting paid to say this, but this stuff is the best dammed seasoned salt I've ever tasted.
Go try it; if you like just the right amount of seasoning this will hit the spot.
http://www.jesshall.com/
"Serendipity Seasoned Salt" is the one I purchase most of and really enjoy on a steak.
If you order some tell the owners; "A Special Forces Master Sergeant recommended it";)
Team Sergeant
Will have to try some. They ship to APO's that is a big plus and they are from TX....
Thanks for the posting
Team Sergeant
09-04-2008, 13:00
Will have to try some. They ship to APO's that is a big plus and they are from TX....
Thanks for the posting
Send me your address, I'll send you some.;)
I've been eating this stuff literally my entire life. The Halls are Great folks and very good friends of our family. Mr. Hall Flew SAR birds up in the Aleutian Islands during WWII and went on to Run Weatherford Oil Tool afterwards. He invented serendipity during a family cookout when he ran out of the seasoned salt that he normally kept on hand. Anyone with a Chicken Express Restaurant nearby can get some Serendipity Seasoned salt in both regular and hot varieties in packets from them, but to my knowledge, they are the only chain that I know of who consistently keep the stuff on hand.
Good times,
Blake
PS:
TS, if you haven't checked out Pensey's Spice Company (http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/shophome.html?id=ryrSe2da), I highly recommend them for quality and selection.
The Reaper
09-04-2008, 13:58
AM got me hooked on it as well.
I use the seasoned pepper too, it is great on everything, especially baked potatoes.
You can make pretty much everything but broccoli edible with this, to include some stuff that may have been dead and laying in the sun too long, if you get my drift.
TR
Red Flag 1
09-04-2008, 14:13
TS,
I do all the cooking here. My spice rack/finishing salt rack loads first and second shelves of kitchen cabinets; I need to see them and grab them easily. I think the right amount of the right spices make the meal, IMHO. Having a lot of spices is not the whole story for me, the quest is for the "right" spice/seasoning is. I really like what finishing salts bring to the table.
Like you, meat is what I love the best, medium rare. I do like some surf with my turf. For dessert, a few slices of meat if you please. Salad and bread is always filler if there is not enough meat.
Jess Halls Seasoned Salt is next!
Thanks again!
RF 1
Send me your address, I'll send you some.;)
PM Sent.
tom kelly
09-04-2008, 15:47
TS: Thank's for the recommendation, I have been looking for a new spice to put on the prime porterhouse steak that I broil to medium rare. I tried that chemical substitute KCl (Potassium Chloride) and it was terrible, it ruined a good steak. Regard's, tom kelly
Thank you, Team Sergeant! I've just sent in my order...
JumpinJoe1010
09-04-2008, 17:20
Send me your address, I'll send you some.;)
I would like to try some myself. I am a big fan of Tony Chachere's seasoning, but I am always looking to improve my ribs.
Thanks for the recommendation, TS.
We're going to visit my mom in Weatherford over Christmas and will pick some up.
Pat
My order is going in today. I'll get back to you on the product.
Team Sergeant
09-05-2008, 09:25
My order is going in today. I'll get back to you on the product.
I'll bring you some next month.....;)
greenberetTFS
09-05-2008, 12:30
Thanks for the tip TS :cool:......I do the cooking at my house. I've been using Lawry's for quite a few years now,however I'm willing try something that maybe better. I ordered the 4lb tub with the free dispenser. I live in Ms. The chicken is what I'd also like to try but they don't have a place anywhere near here. I'll let you know the results. :D
GB TFS :munchin
Team Sergeant
09-05-2008, 17:18
I called and talked to Mrs. Jess Hall today (I was making an order for a friend) and she said a bunch of you had sent in orders! She asked me if I knew Ambush Master, I said yes, and then she said you must be the Special Forces Master Sergeant;)
I think you all will be pleasantly surprised when you receive your orders.;)
Team Sergeant
Thanks Team Sergeant!
I'm a meat-eater also and I just placed an order for some. :lifter
Ambush Master
09-05-2008, 20:24
I called and talked to Mrs. Jess Hall today (I was making an order for a friend) and she said a bunch of you had sent in orders! She asked me if I knew Ambush Master, I said yes, and then she said you must be the Special Forces Master Sergeant;)
I think you all will be pleasantly surprised when you receive your orders.;)
Team Sergeant
Gail is GOOD PEOPLE!!! I've been like a son to them, ever-since I started running around with his son Jess E the III about 35 years ago. I have seen Mr. Hall hand out the small containers to waitresses, cooks, other wait-staff HUNDREDS of times, he'd just smile at them and just tell them that if they like it, the phone number (now web-site) is on the label!! They've sold THOUSANDS of pounds this way!!
There's a "Framed" letter in their house from someone on a rig in the North Atlantic that goes something like "Jess Hall you sorry SOB!!! You got me hooked on this stuff and I can't find any way to GET IT!! Find enclosed a $100.00 Bill, please send me as much as this will buy!!"
Big Jess sent him a SUBSTANTIAL amount of Serendipity, along with the $100.00 bill!!
Like I said, they are GOOD PEOPLE!!
Take care.
Martin
Team Sergeant
09-06-2008, 09:20
I ordered a 4 pound tub of Serendipity Seasoned salt, that was it. They sent me 2x 14 OZ shakers of Serendipity Seasoned salt, and 2x salt and pepper shakers for free.;)
TS
I try not to use salt on a regular basis, but I'm going to order some w/o MSG.
TS or AM, have you tried his chili mix?
Ambush Master
09-06-2008, 10:01
I try not to use salt on a regular basis, but I'm going to order some w/o MSG.
TS or AM, have you tried his chili mix?
YES!!! And it is GREAT!!! They also have a (some?) Rubs that are OUTSTANDING!!
The Serendipty Season Blend (Without Salt) is fantastic . My favorite for it, is to sprinkle it on bacon before you cook it. Whether in a microwave or a skillet, it makes any bacon unbelieveably delicious!!
Team Sergeant
09-06-2008, 10:04
I try not to use salt on a regular basis, but I'm going to order some w/o MSG.
TS or AM, have you tried his chili mix?
Nope, I've not tried the chili mix, yet.
tom kelly
09-06-2008, 12:45
Ordered 4 units 09/05/2008 & put in the comment section " A SPECIAL FORCES MASTER SERGEANT recommended Jess Hall's Products" waiting for delivery by USPS. Regard's, tom kelly
Team Sergeant:
I'm always looking for new spices that are found to be tasty. Sent my order in today and told them the Team Sergeant sent me! Thanks for the advice.:D
+1 order. Thanks for the tip Team Sergeant.
YES!!! And it is GREAT!!! They also have a (some?) Rubs that are OUTSTANDING!!
The Serendipty Season Blend (Without Salt) is fantastic . My favorite for it, is to sprinkle it on bacon before you cook it. Whether in a microwave or a skillet, it makes any bacon unbelieveably delicious!!
Thanks for the tips, AM!
My container of Serendipity Seasoned Salt arrived today. It tastes awesome!! Thank you for the recommendation!
I am interested in hearing any recipes or applications you folks would be willing to share.
Thank you.
Auditor
Team Sergeant
09-08-2008, 20:27
My container of Serendipity Seasoned Salt arrived today. It tastes awesome!! Thank you for the recommendation!
I am interested in hearing any recipes or applications you folks would be willing to share.
Thank you.
Auditor
Glad you like it, as I stated it's different! I use it on quite a bit of items, such as grilled squash, asparagus, & zucchini. If I'm not making a peppercorn sauce or some other sort of sauce, I'll just use it instead of just seasoning.;)
http://www.seattledining.com/ARCHIVE/recipes/morton's_steak_au-Poivre.htm
note: remove the pan from the stove top before adding the Cognac.:D
note: remove the pan from the stove top before adding the Cognac.:D
You're taking all of the fun out of cooking! :D
Pat
Glad you like it, as I stated it's different! I use it on quite a bit of items, such as grilled squash, asparagus, & zucchini. If I'm not making a peppercorn sauce or some other sort of sauce, I'll just use it instead of just seasoning.;)
http://www.seattledining.com/ARCHIVE/recipes/morton's_steak_au-Poivre.htm
note: remove the pan from the stove top before adding the Cognac.:D
Excellent timing, Team Sergeant! I have a gigantic bone-in rib eye in the fridge right now. I will prepare it using this recipe and the seasoned salt tonight! :lifter
Thank you!!
Received my order from Jess Hall's yesterday. Pretty darned impressive when you consider I ordered it over the weekend! Not only did I get my order, Gail added a very nice personal note and some small shakers of other products to try. Very thoughtful. I used some of the hot seas. salt on some pasta last night, and it was great! Thanks for the recommendation/endorsement TS, AM, TR, Blake and others.
I try not to use salt on a regular basis, but I'm going to order some w/o MSG.
Gypsy, me too! But in this case, I think trying some of this could soothe a savage beast...i.e. a date?...:D
Thanks for this thread guys!
Holly
Glad you like it, as I stated it's different! I use it on quite a bit of items, such as grilled squash, asparagus, & zucchini. If I'm not making a peppercorn sauce or some other sort of sauce, I'll just use it instead of just seasoning.;)
http://www.seattledining.com/ARCHIVE/recipes/morton's_steak_au-Poivre.htm
note: remove the pan from the stove top before adding the Cognac.:D
Last night I tried the Steak au Poivre recipe linked above, using Jess Halls Seasoned Salt. It turned out fantastic!!
I even managed to keep both of my eyebrows during the Cognac phase:D
Well, TS, I hope you bought stock before you posted this link! :)
Mine arrived today and it tastes as good as it smells. Thanks for the heads-up.
Ordered mine Tuesday, got it today. FAST SERVICE!
I'm going to try some of the Seredipity in a meatloaf tonight for my 18E who is home on con leave after taking a bullet during a patrol last month. He sure does like having Mom's home cooking. And I like having him home. ;)
I also got a few extra goodies, so if he likes the seasonings, I'll send the larger set back with him, and I'll keep the smaller samplers and order more later.
The Hall's are great people, just like the ones here at PS.com!
Received my order and the owners threw a little surprise inside. It is great and I will be ordering more in a month or two.:D:lifter
Placed and rec'd two orders, and got a ton of extras.. Jess and his wife are awesome.
excellent product
greenberetTFS
10-07-2008, 11:01
Received my order a while back and also got a few extras.....I told them TS sent me,maybe that's why.......:D
GB TFS :munchin
You guys who placed orders are slackers! My wife and I drove to the factory 1500 miles (one way) to get ours. :lifter
Gayle gave us a tour of the factory and shared embarrassing tales about a certain member of this forum who shall remain nameless. :D
Between my wife and my sister, I managed to leave with enough money for a beer or two.
Pat
Thanks for the bump PSM, meant to order some for myself and forgot. :rolleyes:
The reviews sound great, and I hate to be the lone dissenter, but the $11.00 shipping charge on a $20.00 sampler pack of salt seemed a little on the steep side to me.
The reviews sound great, and I hate to be the lone dissenter, but the $11.00 shipping charge on a $20.00 sampler pack of salt seemed a little on the steep side to me.
The price on shipping may seem high, until you have become 'hooked' on their seasonings. :D
I ordered the sampler pack several months ago and love the stuff. The seasoned salt and seasoned pepper are great on steaks and hamburgers. The surprise in the pack is their seasoning 'Eggcitement Breakfast Blend.' Now, I won't eat eggs without it. Their chili seasoning is easy and also makes a tasty meat chili.
Ambush Master
05-03-2009, 10:24
The reviews sound great, and I hate to be the lone dissenter, but the $11.00 shipping charge on a $20.00 sampler pack of salt seemed a little on the steep side to me.
Hell, order a 4 lb. Tub or more other stuff also!!! Trust me, I have watched "Big Jess" give away THOUSANDS of the small shakers, to Cooks, Wait Staff, and Owners of establishments all across Texas. I've even seen him hand it out to Patrons in establisments where we were either eating or as we were leaving!!
This is GOOD STUFF!!!
The shipping costs are a reality, trust me when I say that they are only passing on the ACTUAL average costs. If you have any further questions about this, please PM me, I do not wish to publicly go any further than what I have.
They're GOOD PEOPLE and I hold the whole Hall Family in the highest regard!
Take care,
Martin
greenberetTFS
05-03-2009, 11:10
AM is right. Believe me you won't regret it. :cool: I ordered a tub and said TS sent me and they sent me "at no additional cost", a set of shakers. ::D However they may not do it all the time. Like Gypsy said, order a tub to defray the cost. ;) Trust us.........
GB TFS :munchin
One thing should be pointed out, though. Don’t think of Lowry’s Seasoned Salt. It’s not the same. It’s basically what you’d put on meat anyway with a few extra ingredients you wouldn’t take the time with. There are no magic ingredients (just a magic processing machine which I got to see after signing an NDA :p).
I prefer the Seasoned Pepper. I find that I never use enough when cooking and have to add more at the table. The same is true with all but the EggCitment and Hot Seasoned Salt.
I haven’t used the Chili Mix yet, but my sister has and loves it because it’s not too spicy. Sounds like I’d have to add cayenne (I love Carol Shelby’s, BTW…the Chili Mix and the Cobra!).
Pat
Ok. My cheap ass finally broke down and decided I can pay some S&H for the best seasoning around! It didn't help that I just also pulled the trigger on 1/4 of an Angus beef to pick up this month then 1/2 of a Longhorn ready in about 120 days. :D
Like Gypsy said, order a tub to defray the cost. ;) Trust us.........
GB TFS :munchin
Aww I'm on your mind aren't I ~batting eyelashes~ :D That was AM's advice, pretty smart idea actually!
Even though I strictly limit my salt usage, I finally ordered the large shaker of seasoned salt and also the EggCitment. Should arrive tomorrow.
I'll have to try the seasoned pepper, though I have been on a huge lemon pepper kick for a while now.
Just ordered a resuplly....... Keep using it and letting others try it and then they take a shaker......
Received my order and made burgers...yum. YUM!
Sunday morning I'll try the EggCitement.
Put in a new resupply order and can not wait until it gets in......:munchin
Have been looking for a "do-all" field seasoning to make local flora and fauna, as well as MRE's palatable. Thank you, sir for the tip. I will be ordering the salt and pepper. (And maybe the hot as well!)
Used to use Heinz 57 sauce on MRE's my first time around, but have since developed a distaste for all things Heinz...
Sunday morning I'll try the EggCitement.
I'll never eat eggs without EggCitement again. Fabulous!
mffjm8509
05-10-2009, 08:15
I'll never eat eggs without EggCitement again. Fabulous!
I agree Gypsy. The Eggcitement is my favorite! Any other way to eat eggs is just plain BLAND!
mp
I agree Gypsy. The Eggcitement is my favorite! Any other way to eat eggs is just plain BLAND!
mp
In retrospect I agree...any other way will now be too bland for me. I was truly amazed...makes me want to eat eggs every day, which wouldn't necessarily make the doc happy. :D But I'll at least do so once a week now. Wow!
My order just showed up today! Found an shaker of chili seasoning in there as an added bonus!... probably because I had ordered one of everything else.
Can hardly wait to start cooking with it. The serendipity tasked great eaten straight!
blustr18b
05-11-2009, 18:32
This is the absolutly best seasoning salt out there! After reading about it here, I ordered some....well since then, I have ordered more as Christmas gifts, etc...it is fantastic! Just my 2 cents!
TrapLine
05-12-2009, 10:31
After reading the reviews and checking out the site, I could not resist. One four lb. tub and a side of the 'Hot' heading my way. I told them "A Special Forces Master Sergeant recommended it.":cool:
My Resupply just arrived and the APO manager is now going to buy some. We had lunch and she and her other two people tried the Pepper and Salt and fell in love with them.
Jess Hall's seasonings are the best....:D
Got mine and ordered the no-MSG for the wife. good stuff
Ok. I was skeptical. I'm convinced now.
Serendipity and Seasoned Pepper now sit on the dinner table as I find myself reaching for either of those as opposed to plain salt or pepper. Have grilled with it , used it on salads, pizza, eggs... whatever.
Good stuff.
I shold have listened to my brothers and just ordered a 4lb tub to start, because that's what I'm going to be getting when I reorder anyway.:)
Ok. I was skeptical. I'm convinced now.
Serendipity and Seasoned Pepper now sit on the dinner table as I find myself reaching for either of those as opposed to plain salt or pepper. Have grilled with it , used it on salads, pizza, eggs... whatever.
Good stuff.
I shold have listened to my brothers and just ordered a 4lb tub to start, because that's what I'm going to be getting when I reorder anyway.:)
I just ordered a 4lb tub. Maybe I should have listened to people about this ... just like I should have listened about buying more ammo before the election...
Last night I had a taste for some french fries. Trying to be "healthy" I peeled and sliced up some sweet potatoes, length-wise about 1/4 inch in diameter, drizzled them with some olive oil and a very healthy sprinkling of Serendipity seasoned salt (I have the no MSG version). Baked for 40ish minutes at 450 degrees to crisp 'em up.
I think they were the best fries I've ever had. Crispy outside, soft inside and one hell of a flavor.
Just had to share. :D
Ambush Master
01-10-2010, 22:19
I just saw Big Jess and Gayle a few days ago!! They're doing fine and Gayle can't quit talking about their followers from PS.com!!!:D She said that hardly a week goes by that she dosen't hear from someone in here!!
They're good people!!
Take care.
Martin
I found this only after reading the Beaver thing.
More Elk meat jerky to come!
WD
TrapLine
01-11-2010, 08:05
I found this only after reading the Beaver thing.
More Elk meat jerky to come!
WD
I do not think you can go wrong with the Jess Hall's. We do not get elk in these parts, but the J.H.'s has become a staple with venison. I hope you enjoy it. By the way...order the 4 lb tub, it will save you from having to reorder so soon;).
We just got back from Weatherford, TX where we spent Thanksgiving with family. While there, Larry Hagman, a Weatherford native, died. In his obit they mentioned that he used to work for Jess Hall Jr's. oil tool company. Also, in his autobiography (page 189 (http://books.google.com/books?id=u4Ap1_kNPkwC&pg=PA189&lpg=PA189&dq=Jess+Hall+Jr.,+Antelope+Tool+Company&source=bl&ots=NnMyGSmQDr&sig=HqKN8QtRbyB6r6G6IEuD1Jkx2x4&hl=en&sa=X&ei=tr6yULSmBYeCjAKp0oCADA&ved=0CDQQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Jess%20Hall%20Jr.%2C%20Antelope%20Tool%20Company&f=false)), his admits that Jess was his model for J.R. Ewing in Dallas.
Rest in Peace, Major Nelson!
Pat
p.s. Jess Hall's seasonings are now carried at Walmart in selected Southwest stores.
Yeah, this thread is a little old.. but i just thought about this stuff. Ran out. Then waited to buy more until after I PCS'd. Then forgot. Then remembered, but waited to buy more until after I PCS'd. Then forgot. Then remembered, but waited to buy more until after I PCS'd. Then forgot.
I just now remembered again. And I ordered some.
Don't remember what it tastes like, but I do remember that I loved it when I last ordered it.... in 2012. :eek: :D