I never really thought of myself as an ingredient snob until my neighbor told me about her BBQ pulled pork dish.  I was reluctant to believe that a pre-made seasoning packet could yield something as yummy as she claimed.

Then she had me try it — and oh my, oh my, oh my!  It was one of those dishes that was so delicious I just couldn’t believe it.  Even better, it was delicious the next day!

Over the past few months I began my mission to find other easy and quick seasoning packets.

These are the ones that now stock in my pantry and  completely stand behind and 100% recommend (and that says a lot coming from a previous spice snob)

McCormick Grill Mates Garlic, Herb, & Wine

McCormick Slow Cookers BBQ Pulled Pork*

McCormick Enchilada **

McCormick Produce Partners Great Guacamole

* This is the packet my neighbor gave me.

** This was good for a sauce but I would substitute my own meat and topping recipes.

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Marinade

McCormick Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade

Jack Daniel’s Mesquite EZ Marinader***

McCormick Grill Mates Baja Citrus Marinade

McCormick Grill Mates Southwest Marinade

***I would like to just say “PHENOMENAL”!!!!!! I could eat this one everyday, all day long. But I do not recommend trying in the slow cooker on pulled pork. I should have just stuck to the above pulled pork recipe.

I also tried a McCormick Garlic Lime but didn’t keep the packaging.

Each one of these packets has it’s own distinct flavors and you won’t be bored with eating each one all in a row like we do sometimes.

They even simplify the cooking options for you because each packet recommends certain types of meat cuts or seafood that are best suited for the marinade.