EFK Homestead Pantry
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House seasonings, homemade sauces, everyday marinades, and the ingredients that bring them together.
Practical scratch cooking for the meals you already love.
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EFK All-Purpose SPG Seasoning
Start around 1 tsp per pound of meat and adjust. Beef, chicken, pork, potatoes, eggs, vegetables, burgers and grilled foods.
EFK Taco Seasoning
2–3 tbsp per pound of ground beef, chicken, turkey or pork. Brown protein, add seasoning plus 1/3–1/2 cup water, then simmer until coated.
EFK Chili Seasoning
Begin with 2–3 tbsp for a family-size pot using roughly 2 lb meat plus tomatoes/beans. Simmer, taste and adjust.
EFK Homemade Ranch Seasoning
Chicken, potatoes, vegetables, burgers, roasted nuts and snack mixes.
EFK Italian Herb Seasoning
Marinara, pizza sauce, meatballs, chicken, pork, vegetables, garlic bread, pasta and vinaigrettes.
EFK Cajun-Style Seasoning
Chicken, shrimp, fish, pork, potatoes, dirty rice, skillets and grilled vegetables. Start around 1 tbsp per pound.
EFK Blackening Seasoning
Lightly oil or butter chicken, fish, shrimp, pork or steak, season generously, then cook in a properly heated skillet or on the grill.
EFK Homestead Poultry Seasoning
Roast chicken, turkey, thighs, stuffing/dressing, gravy, poultry soups and root vegetables.
EFK Homestead Steak Seasoning
Steaks, steak bites, roast beef, burgers and potatoes. Season evenly and adjust to cut thickness and salt preference.
EFK Homestead Burger Seasoning
Season the outside of formed burger patties just before cooking rather than aggressively mixing seasoning into the beef.
EFK Homestead Pork BBQ Rub
Pork shoulder, ribs, chops or tenderloin.
EFK Homestead Chicken BBQ Rub
Start around 1 tbsp per pound on chicken before grilling, smoking, roasting or baking.
EFK Homestead Seafood Seasoning
Shrimp, salmon, white fish, crab cakes, fish sandwiches, seafood boils and roasted potatoes. Start with a light coating.
EFK Quick Homemade Mayonnaise
Sandwiches, burgers, slaw, potato salad and as the base for ranch, aioli, comeback, tartar and burger sauce.
EFK Homestead Ketchup
Burgers, meatloaf, fries, barbecue-sauce base and family dipping sauce.
EFK Classic Buttermilk Ranch
Salads, chicken, vegetables, potatoes, wraps and dipping.
EFK Homestead Honey Mustard
Chicken, pork, sandwiches, salads and vegetables.
EFK Homestead BBQ Sauce
Chicken, ribs, pulled pork, burgers, meatloaf and barbecue sandwiches.
EFK Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Sauce
Pulled pork, chopped pork, smoked chicken and slaw-topped sandwiches.
EFK Burger & Fry Sauce
Burgers, fries, sandwiches, chicken tenders and wraps.
EFK Southern Comeback Sauce
Fried or grilled chicken, shrimp, fries, vegetables, sandwiches and burgers.
EFK Homemade Tartar Sauce
Fried, baked or grilled fish; fish sandwiches; crab cakes and shrimp.
EFK Cocktail Sauce
Shrimp, oysters and other chilled seafood.
EFK Homestead Remoulade
Crab cakes, shrimp, fish, po'boy-style sandwiches, fried vegetables and potatoes.
EFK Garlic Aioli
Burgers, steak sandwiches, roasted potatoes, vegetables, chicken and seafood.
EFK Buffalo Sauce
Wings, chicken tenders, sandwiches, cauliflower and buffalo chicken dishes.
EFK Hot Honey
Chicken, biscuits, pizza, roasted vegetables, salmon and cornbread.
EFK Quick Marinara
Pasta, meatballs, chicken Parmesan, baked pasta and dipping.
EFK Quick Pizza Sauce
Pizza, calzones, stromboli and dipping.
EFK Basil Pesto
Pasta, chicken, sandwiches, vegetables, potatoes and marinades.
EFK Classic Caesar Dressing
Caesar salad, chicken wraps, sandwiches and roasted vegetables.
EFK Everyday Italian Vinaigrette
Green salads, pasta salad, tomatoes, vegetables and as a short marinade for chicken.
EFK Balsamic Vinaigrette
Greens, tomatoes, roasted vegetables, chicken and grain bowls.
EFK Greek-Style Lemon Oregano Dressing
Greek salads, tomato-cucumber salads, chicken, potatoes, grain bowls and roasted vegetables.
EFK Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette
Greens, slaw, chicken salads, roasted carrots and pork.
EFK Apple-Cider Homestead Vinaigrette
Everyday salad, cabbage slaw, apple salads, roasted vegetables and grain bowls.
EFK Lemon-Herb Chicken Marinade
Chicken breasts, thighs, skewers and sheet-pan chicken.
EFK Everyday Steak Marinade
Sirloin, flank/skirt steak, steak bites and kebabs.
EFK Pork Chop & Tenderloin Marinade
Pork chops, tenderloin and pork kebabs.
EFK Garlic-Herb Vegetable Marinade
Zucchini, peppers, onions, mushrooms, asparagus, eggplant and vegetable skewers.
EFK BBQ Chicken Marinade
Grilled thighs, breasts, drumsticks and skewers.
EFK Fajita Marinade
Chicken fajitas, steak fajitas, bowls and grilled peppers/onions.
EFK Honey-Garlic Marinade
Chicken thighs, pork tenderloin, chops and skewers.
EFK Mustard-Herb Marinade
Roast/grilled chicken, pork chops and pork tenderloin.
EFK Simple Seafood Lemon-Garlic Marinade
Shrimp, salmon and sturdy white fish.
All-Purpose Flour
The workhorse flour for biscuits, gravy, roux, breading, pancakes, cookies, cakes and general baking.
Bread Flour
Higher protein supports stronger gluten development and chewier breads/pizza dough.
Whole-Wheat Flour
Whole grain with bran and germ retained; deeper wheat flavor and different absorption than white flour.
Cornmeal
Core Southern/homestead ingredient for cornbread, coatings and corn-based sides.
Baking Powder
Practical pantry guidance for everyday family cooking.
Baking Soda
Practical pantry guidance for everyday family cooking.
Yeast
Practical pantry guidance for everyday family cooking.
Granulated Sugar
Practical pantry guidance for everyday family cooking.
Brown Sugar
Practical pantry guidance for everyday family cooking.
Honey
Practical pantry guidance for everyday family cooking.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Primary oil for vinaigrettes, Mediterranean dishes, marinades, vegetables and moderate-heat cooking.
Neutral Cooking Oil
Useful when you need cooking performance without olive flavor.
Butter
Cooking fat and flavor ingredient central to baking, pan sauces, vegetables and finishing.
Bacon Fat / Saved Cooking Fat
Practical pantry guidance for everyday family cooking.
Apple-Cider Vinegar
Everyday homestead acid with fruit character.
Red-Wine Vinegar
Versatile savory vinegar for Mediterranean/Italian cooking.
Balsamic Vinegar
Sweet-tart, concentrated character for salads, vegetables and pan finishes.
White Vinegar
Clean, sharp acidity for selected condiments and general kitchen uses.
Kosher Salt
Practical pantry guidance for everyday family cooking.
Black Pepper
Foundational heat/aroma used across almost every savory category.
Garlic Powder
Even garlic flavor without added moisture; excellent for rubs and dry blends.
Onion Powder
Concentrated savory onion flavor that distributes evenly in blends.
Chili Powder
Foundational blended chile seasoning for chili, taco/Tex-Mex dishes and rubs.
Sweet Paprika
Mild pepper flavor/color and an important base for many seasoning blends.
Smoked Paprika
Adds smoke character without requiring the smoker.
Cayenne Pepper
Concentrated adjustable heat.
Crushed Red Pepper
Visible chile flakes and straightforward heat.
Ground Cumin
Earthy warm spice essential to chili, tacos, fajitas and many beef/bean dishes.
Oregano
One of EFK's highest-use dried herbs.
Basil
Familiar herb for tomato sauces, Italian dishes and dressings.
Thyme
Savory herb that works with poultry, beef, pork, vegetables, soups and braises.
Rosemary
Strong woody herb suited to roast meats, potatoes and bread.
Parsley
Mild herb that adds freshness/visual lift and supports many seasoning blends.
Dill
Essential to ranch and useful with seafood, potatoes, pickles and yogurt-based sauces.
Sage
Classic savory herb for poultry, stuffing/dressing, sausage and fall cooking.
Bay Leaves
Background aromatic for soups, stocks, beans, sauces and braises.
Cinnamon
Core baking spice for cobblers, breads, breakfast foods and desserts.
Nutmeg
Potent warm spice used sparingly.
Dijon Mustard
Emulsifier plus sharp savory flavor.
Yellow Mustard
Familiar family condiment and useful BBQ/burger flavor.
Worcestershire Sauce
Concentrated savory/umami/acidity.
Soy Sauce
Salt plus fermented savory depth for marinades and selected skillet dishes.
Tomato Paste
Concentrated tomato flavor and body.
Crushed / Canned Tomatoes
Reliable base for marinara, chili, soups, braises and baked pasta.
Chicken & Beef Stock
Foundational cooking liquid for soups, gravies, braises, rice/grains and pan sauces.