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We offer the following organic seasonings:

Beef Seasoning Pork Seasoning Chicken & Fish Seasoning

Taco Seasoning BBQ Rub Blackening for Chicken, Seafood & Fish

Potato & Vegetable Seasoning Fajita Seasoning

Italian Seasoning Chili Seasoning

Meatloaf Seasoning Venison & Game Seasoning

Greek Seasoning Turkey Seasoning

Cayenne Blend Black Pepper Plus

  • Or purchase at our store locations:

Agricole Farm Stop, Chelsea, MI

Argus Farm Market on Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI

Jerry’s Market, on the meat counter, Tecumseh, MI

Kapnick Orchards, Britton, MI

The Manchester Market, Manchester, MI

Vestergard Farms, Saline, MI

  • Farmer’s Markets:

Chelsea Farmer’s Market Wednesdays 10 am - 3 pm. Corner M-52 & Old US 12, Chelsea, MI

Grand River Farmer’s Market Fridays 9 am 2 pm Downtown Jackson, MI

our seasonings

Our organic, low sodium, sugar free*, gluten free & chemical free seasonings are created using freshly ground certified organic herbs & spices, organically grown peppers plus a dash of Kosher salt. Our seasonings meet FDA guidelines for low sodium content - this happened by accident, not by design. When seasonings are layered properly, and when there are no fillers of chemicals to season, large amounts of salt are not needed for full flavor. Just a smidge of salt is needed to sweat the food item enough so the flavors of the seasonings penetrate.

Our seasonings are medium heat. If you want hotter, add our Cayenne Blend.

Smiling Jim freshly grinds the certified organic herbs and spices, and the orgnically grown peppers for each small batch. All ingredients carefully ground in stages and sieved to provide different taste experiences with different textures and intensity. Smiling Jim does not merely mix ingredients together - he BUILDS each delicious seasoning. Textures and layers are critical for high end seasoning blends.

Our seasonings are not limited to their titles. They are versitile & flavorful seasonings that are delicious on vegetables cooked in any manner, on meat substitutes or to make low sodium soup bases. Many of our seasonings make delicious dips! Our seasonings enhance any food, activating its flavor. Using no animal products or fillers, these blends transcend their titles, embodying the essence of delicious, organic, naturally low sodium, and gluten-free spice mixtures.

Delicious, organic, naturally low sodium, gluten-free spice mixtures that elevate almost anything!

*Our BBQ Rub and Fajita contain just enough sugar to caramlize your food.

Make your own delicious sausage at home!

So easy to make flavorful sausage patties at home! Add our Anytime Sausage Seasoning to 2 lbs. of of ground pork, beef, venison or any other protein. Let the mixture set for 30 minutes. Grill or pan fry patties, make balls of sausage, saute them to add to to add to soups, pastas or add to recipes to add flavor.

Ingredients

Chicken & Fish Seasoning

An expertly crafted, delicious seasoning, with certified organic dill, lemon, sweet peppers and other certified organic spi blended to compliment all poultry, any fish, vegetables. Use it on whole birds, pieces, in a casserole or on the grill. Aromatic and flavorful, it's a sensation on salmon and a perfect addition to soup bases or broths. Let the subtle notes enhance your culinary creations. Low sodium, gluten free, sugar free. No MSG, no chemicals. Certified organic herbs & spices, kosher salt.

  • Place 2-3 Ibs. of chicken, turkey -whole, pieces or burgers or 2-3 Ibs. of fish on a rack on a platter.

    Cover all surfaces liberally with seasoning. Let it set uncovered in the refrigerator 8-24 Hours

    For burgers & fish, let set for 1 - 2 hours. For vegetables add seasoning while cooking. Cook in your usual manner. No other spices needed for flavor.

    For BBQ, add equal parts of our Chicken & Fish and our BBQ Rub!!! Incredible!

  • Only the highest quality certified organic herbs & spices, organically grown peppers, kosher salt are used for our seasonings.

    We grind our spices and herbs fresh for each batch. Sugar free, low sodium, no fillers, non-GMO, gluten free, preservative free.

A clear plastic bag containing organic chicken and fish seasoning with a colorful label indicating it is vegan approved, gluten free, non-GMO, organic, low sodium, and weighs 1 ounce. The bag has a logo with a cartoon face of a man with glasses, a beard, wearing a red hat, and surrounded by green and black text. The background includes green foliage.
Delicious Italian Seasoning!!!

Italian Seasoning

Indulge your taste buds in the authentic flavors of Italy with our Italian Seasoning - no other seasoning needed! Carefully crafted to capture the essence of traditional Italian cuisine, this blend of certified organic herbs and spices will elevate your dishes to new heights.

Infused with aromatic basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and other exquisite Italian herbs, our seasoning brings the rich and savory notes that define classic Italian dishes.

  • Only the highest quality certified organic herbs & spices, organically grown peppers, kosher salt are used for our seasonings.

    We grind our spices and herbs fresh for each batch. Sugar free, low sodium, no fillers, non-GMO, preservative free.

  • Spaghetti sauce - Add 2 T seasoning per 28 oz of unstasoned tomato puree or sauce, plus 1 t olive oil. Cook in your usual manner.

    Salad dressing - add 3 t seasoning to 1/4 C vinegar & 374 C olive or vegetable oil in a small jar. Shake well Let sit 1/2 hour, shake again & serve.

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BBQ RUB

Smokey perfection awaits with our BBQ Rub. Aromatic and flavorful, this rub transcends grilling, making every dish a masterpiece. Primarily for pork and fowl, but if you add our beef seasoning in equal parts, you will have the best brisket or any kind of beef seasoning.

Whether you're using a grill or not, the unbeatable flavor of our BBQ Rub will elevate your culinary creations to new heights. You won’t believe how delicious your ribs will be!

  • Only the highest quality certified organic herbs & spices, organically grown peppers, kosher salt are used for our seasonings.

    We grind our spices and herbs fresh for each batch. Low sodium, no fillers, non-GMO, preservative free. A smidge of sugar is added for caramelization purposes.

  • Smiling Jim’s BBQ Rub is the perfect seasoning blend for pork or poultry. For beef add equal parts of BBQ Rub andour Bee

  • SMILING JIM’S Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Beef

    This recipe is for about 3 lbs. of bone in chuck roast.

    Cover all sides of the bone in chuck roast with Smiling Jim’s BBQ Rub, re-serving 1 T of seasoning. Place the roast on a cake rack, on a plate, and refrigerate overnight. Do not cover the roast; this insures air flow all around the roast.

    Sear all sides of the roast, to seal in the juices, in a frying pan or your slow cooker if it has this setting. Place the roast in your slow cooker (if you seared it in a pan).

    Add 1 1/2 Cups water or beer.

    Add 1/2 Cup each of medium chopped carrot, onion & celery.

    Use your slow cooker’s instructions to determine the temperature and how long to cook the roast. We cook ours at 203° for 6 hours. Turn over the roast half way through the cooking time.

    Add the reserved 1 T of seasoning.

    Cook until tender.

    Tip From Smiling Jim— Remove the wonderful fat on top with a piece of bread or a paper towel. It has done its job!

    Pull the roast into small chunks. Do Not shred. Blend in up to 1/2 C. Catsup or Tomato Juice.

    YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH THAT!

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Pork Seasoning

Indulge in the indescribable deliciousness of our Pork Seasoning. An artful combination of rosemary, garlic, onion, and select herbs that transcends the ordinary. Perfect for creating the best cabbage soup or enhancing any meat, vegetable, soup, or salad.

This versatile seasoning is a symphony of flavors that elevates every dish it touches.

  • Certified organic herbs & spices, peppers & kosher salt. Nothing else.

    We don't use anti caking chemicals. If caked, jumble the spices before use.

  • Place 3 - 4 lbs. of chops, roast, steaks or burgers on a rack on a platter. Cover all surfaces liberally with seasoning. Let sit uncovered in the refrigerator 8 -24 hours.

    For burgers, let sit 2 hours, or veggies, add seasoning while cooking.

    Cook in your usual manner. No other spices needed for flavor.

The best beef seasoning.

Beef Seasoning

Immerse your senses in the aromatic dance of thyme and garlic with our Beef Seasoning. A tantalizing blend designed to elevate the flavors of steak, burgers, and more. It's not just for beef – try roasting vegetables, creating savory soup bases, or enhancing your stock for sauces, too!

Versatile and delicious, let your tastebuds explore the fusion of flavors in this truly unique seasoning.

  • Certified organic herbs & spices, peppers, kosher salt. Nothing else.

    We don't use anti caking chemicals. If caked, jumble the spices before use.

  • Place 3 - 4 lbs. of chops, roast, steaks or burgers on a rack on a platter. Cover all surfaces liberally with seasoning. Let sit uncovered in the refrigerator 8 -24 hours.

    For burgers, let sit 2 hours, or veggies, add seasoning while cooking.

    Cook in your usual manner. No other spices needed for flavor.

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Chili Seasoning

Ignite your taste buds with our Chili Seasoning – a tantalizing blend of smokey chipotle, peppers, and the perfect touch of cumin. Experience the YUM in meatloaf and beyond.

Versatility meets bold flavor in this incredible mix that defines the essence of chili.

  • Certified organic herbs & spices, peppers & kosher salt. Nothing else.

    We don't use anti caking chemicals. If caked, jumble the spices before use.

  • Using about 2 Ibs. of your choice of meat, seafood or veggies, stir in the seasoning while cooking in your usual manner. No other spices needed for flavor.

Perfect Taco Seasoning!

Taco Seasoning

Take a mindful journey with our Taco Seasoning. A harmonious mix of ancho and paprika peppers, blended with tomatoes, herbs, and spices.

Rich and satisfying, this seasoning adds depth to your tacos and beyond, creating an unforgettable culinary experience.

  • Certified organic herbs & spices, peppers & kosher salt. Nothing else.

    We don't use anti caking chemicals. If caked, jumble the spices before use.

  • Seasons up to 2lbs of meat, seafood, or veggies. Add the seasoning while cooking. Make tacos in your usual manner. No other seasonings needed for flavor.

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Venison & Wild Game Seasoning

Elevate your venison dishes to extraordinary heights with our specially crafted Venison Seasoning. Meticulously blended to complement the robust flavor of venison and other wild game, this unique seasoning adds a perfect touch of herbs and spices to your meal.

Whether you're grilling, roasting, or slow-cooking, this blend brings out the unique taste of nature’s bounty in every bite.

  • Certified organic herbs & spices, peppers & kosher salt. Nothing else.

    We don't use anti caking chemicals. If caked, jumble the spices before use.

  • Place 3 - 4 lbs. of chops, roast, steaks or burgers on a rack on a platter. Cover all surfaces liberally with seasoning. Let sit uncovered in the refrigerator 8 -24 hours.

    For burgers, let sit 2 hours, or veggies, add seasoning while cooking.

    Cook in your usual manner. No other spices needed for flavor.