Where Flavor Begins
A word on the label can mean a lot more in the blend.
Salt. Pepper. Garlic. Paprika. A single ingredient may combine different origins, suppliers, cuts, crystal sizes or grind profiles. Each choice is made for the flavor, texture and performance the blend needs.
Real Ingredients
All-natural ingredients. Nothing artificial.
- No fillers
- No anti-caking agents
- No preservatives
- No 'natural flavors'
- No artificial coloring
Real ingredients, thoughtfully selected to bring out their best in every blend.
Salt
The right salt. The right amount.
Salt should elevate the blend, not dominate it.
Salt brings a blend together when the right type and ratio are used. Backcountry Blends uses premium salts selected for purity, crystal size, texture and culinary performance.
Fine salt gives even coverage. Coarse salt adds texture and crust. A steak blend needs something different from an all-purpose seasoning. Salt type, grind and ratio are tuned to how each blend is meant to perform.
Black Pepper
Whole peppercorns until blending day.
Our black pepper starts with premium TGSEB (Tellicherry Garbled Special Extra Bold) peppercorns from India's Malabar Coast.
Peppercorns are only sourced whole and ground immediately before blending. Since grinding releases the aromatic oils that give black pepper its character, those oils stay protected until the last possible moment.
Paprika
Hungarian sweet. Spanish smoked.
Not all paprika is created equal. Sweet paprika is sourced from Hungary for depth, color and character. Smoked paprika comes from respected Spanish sources selected for rich, clean smoke flavor. Origin is important, and part of the ingredient.
Garlic
One ingredient. Multiple formats.
We source garlic close to home when quality allows, including California garlic from the Gilroy region.
Powder delivers fast, even flavor. Granules add texture and flow more freely. Some blends use both, balancing flavor distribution and flow while keeping additives out of the mix.
Spices
Source matters.
Chile, mustard, coriander and other spices come from specialty suppliers and trusted growing regions chosen for aroma, freshness and character - never simply lowest cost.
Herbs
Freshness first. Close to Nevada when possible.
Parsley, thyme, rosemary, sage, dill and other herbs are sourced as nearby as quality and production allow. California is often the closest practical source for year-round supply.
Quality Beyond A Stamp
Organic matters. So does everything else.
We prioritize certified-organic ingredients when the option is available. Certification is one part of how an ingredient is evaluated - alongside freshness, handling, sourcing and flavor.
Every ingredient still has to earn its place.
Built like the Sierra Nevada
The Sierra is not one peak. It has many landscapes, elevations and elements coming together as one range.
Backcountry Blends are built the same way. Different origins, suppliers, grinds, cuts and crystal sizes come together until the whole is better than any single ingredient on its own.
Every ingredient earns its place.
Every format has a purpose.
