McCormick Culinary Harissa Seasoning, 19.5 oz - One 19.5 Ounce Container Harissa Seasoning Blend, Adds North African Flavor to Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Hummus, Wings and More

Has a little kick, yummy

I love this spice! Tangy, some heat, salty -- it is perfect. I put a normal amount in a good sealing spice bottle and then put a single layer of plastic wrap (glad wrap) over the main container top and screw the top back on. Then I refill the small bottle as needed. This keeps the spice fresh and it does not loose its zing over time. Thank you Amazon for carrying this and to McCormick for making the large size!

This spice mixture is my new favorite. It goes with anything and this large container is easy to find. The small bottle I bought originally is nearly impossible to find in groceries in this area but the economy size is the same stuff. One of the ingredients is spearmint, which may seem off-putting, but it does not stand out from the melange and adds an exotic cool note to the warmth of the cumin, coriander, and ground red chili peppers.

This harissa doesn’t match my preference compared to other makers, tasting a bit sweet and strongly of cumin and not being very “hot”. It’s not bad otherwise and I am so grateful that harissa has come to North America. (Previously I had known it in France in North African cuisine.) It is especially good to liven up ground turkey but it is very versatile.

I use Harissa paste in a lot of dishes, and it gets expensive. I decided to try out this McCormick Harissa seasoning instead. I am so glad I did. First of all, the flavor is more intense, and I also have better control over my dishes taste with this seasoning. It is also much easier on my wallet. I would use a jar of Harissa paste at a cost of over $6 for just three recipes. I have already used it for several recipes and it still looks like the bottle is full. This will go a long long way, with much better results. If you like Harissa, and use it often, this is the way to go. I love my recipes that call for Harissa much better now, and my wallet does too. 5 star from me.