The wife likes Johnny's, especially on chicken. We use Lawry's quite a bit. Also like Alpine Touch All Purpose Seasoning and the Alpine Season Pepper. Have fun!
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Grew up with Lawry's and that is what I use. Their prime rib restaurant is pretty good too. But they serve Johnny's seasoned salt and pepper on their tables ........... just kidding
SheilaAnn I need to look at the ingredients. I didn't find it sweet.
They make a 'less salt' Tony's as well.
Ok, just looked. Didn't realize the first ingredient was brown sugar. I just tasted it, and yes, I tasted a little sweetness, but it mostly it just burned my tongue, which is probably why I didn't notice the sugar. Maybe I should just continue to mix my own, so there won't be sugar in it.
I might try using this on my ribs next time.
Last edited by Carolyn; February 17, 2026, 08:44 PM.
I don't use it that much, but Lawry's when I do. I have also made my own since the spice mix is stuff I usually have on hand. It has been awhile since I made my own, but I think this is the recipe I used. I added celery salt.
If not cooking outdoors, I am cooking on the stovetop with my 14" carbon steel wok, 12" CI skillet, or in the oven with my two Lodge CI pizza pans, or two dutch ovens. I've also got a nifty Lodge carbon steel grill pan that rocks for veggies outdoors.
I use seasoned salt quite often, on veggies and such. I used to always have the Morton's Season-All, but most recently replaced it with Lawry's, as that is what Sam's was now selling in a big shaker bottle. I never used it up before it goes out of date or starts clumping up, unfortunately. I probably should buy smaller containers, but the big shaker at Sam's is just as cheap.
For my purposes, I can't say I tell a lot of difference between Morton's and Lawry's sprinkled over my baked potato or broccoli.
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