Everglades

I have been absent for a few days due to the fact that I have been house-sitting with no internet.

I introduced my cousins and their friends to the previously mentioned Flat Iron steaks over July 4 and they were a huge success. I must compliment Brian, who manned the grill. The steaks turned out juicy, flavorful, and uber-tender. Overall, it was a great success!

Now I attend the University of Georgia- and I am a big Dawgs fan. As a fan of UGA, I can tell you, I generally detest anything to do with Florida.

However, I'm going to share a product with you today that's from Flordia and I absolutley love it. This product is Everglades Seasoning. Everglades has several types of seasoning you can use but the original is amazing. I have personally used it on steak and chicken, I am going to try it on vegetables soon. The company also recommends it for prok, salads, and grits also. My boss loves it so much he puts it on his popcorn! Another good thing about this particular seasoning, is that it contains Papain. This an enzyme derived from papayas, which is a natural meat tenderizer. So the longer you leave it on, the more tenderization you will get from it.

Everglades also has a mesquite rub, called "Cactus dust". I've had it. And I also LOVE it. Everyone I know who has ever tried it does. In fact, one of my coworkers liked it so muuch he stole my bottle of it. Jerk.

These are the only rubs from the company that I have personally tried, however, I hear good things about the others. Other rubs and seasonings available are Everglades Heat and Everglades Fish and Chicken.

Everglades makes sauces, too. They make: Everglades Moppin' Sauce, Everglades Steak Sauce, Everglades Remoulade Sauce, and Everglades Wild Orange Marmalade. I made short ribs with their Moppin' Sauce in February, and they were awesome. I got several compliments on them. I haven't tried any of the others myself, but if I can find the Remoulade, it's on.

Now, this product is slowly spreading in popularity north from Florida. It's hard to find in North Georgia, however Publix, which is Florida-based itself, typically carries it in their spice aisle. I highly recommend it!