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# J.O. Spice Company Inc.

Maryland Steamed Crab Spice Manufacturer, Distributor

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- [News & Events](https://jospices.com/news-events/)
- [Difference Between J.O. #1 & #2?](https://jospices.com/difference-between-j-o-1-2/)
- [Best Crab Seasoning](https://jospices.com/best-seasoning/) - The best crab seasoning out there! Would love to see you do a wing sauce like you know who did.
- [Dad is great!](https://jospices.com/dad-is-great/) - Is it almost impossible to find that perfect gift for Dad? Well, good thing there is a place called J.O. Spice. Inside this magical wonderland of all things that can happen within a few hours with a lot of creativity, a little bit of money and a ton of personality, there are gifts for Dad,
- [Show Mom, Mother, Momma LOVE!](https://jospices.com/show-mom-mother-momma-love/) - Depending on where you live, the term might vary but the meaning is the same: Mom, Mother, Momma = Love! No matter who you are, a Mom can be biological, adopted or "like a Mom" and showing your love, appreciation, and gratitude is so easy to do at J.O. Spice! We have the gifts that
- [The age-old question](https://jospices.com/age-old-question/) - So... according to Our Community Now, at the start of crab season, there's the age-old question - which seasoning do you prefer to spice up your crabs? J.O. Spice or Old Bay? There's a poll going around - There's no right or wrong answer, it all depends on your taste buds! It's the age-old question
- [Season first then fire up the grill!](https://jospices.com/season-first-fire-grill/) - April means "to open" so it's only fitting that while the trees are blooming, the tulips are smiling and the cherry blossoms are springing alive, steaks, burgers, chicken, fish and vegetables are waiting to be seasoned! The best rule of the grill? Season first then fire up the grill, giving the meat ample time to soak in the
- [J.O. has the best gifts!](https://jospices.com/j-o-best-gifts/) - The best gifts come wrapped especially for you, given with a smile, a thoughtful laugh and a kind heart. Those gifts are the cutting boards you design with the help of the J.O. Spice team AND we engrave picture frames, leather portfolios, flasks, checkbook covers, keychains, koozies that float and cups that are better than the
- [No longer a secret!](https://jospices.com/no-longer-secret/) - J.O. is no longer a secret. From the custom gifts to the crab spice, people from all over are learning about J.O. Spice and Company. We are more than spice! We are the spice that is most often on your crabs as you eat them at your favorite crab establishment. We are at your outdoor wedding
- [Blue Crab Gifts Ideas Galore!](https://jospices.com/blue-crab-gifts-ideas-galore/) - Last year we ran a campaign "The secret is out!" because word-of-mouth advertising was really hitting its stride! Our retail store, opened in 2104, was getting busier by the day, the personal customization of cutting boards, glasses, labels, mallets and more was at an all time high and J.O. was celebrating over 70 years as
- [Just ask for it!](https://jospices.com/just-ask-for-it/) - There's a saying in The Great Gatsby movie, "If there's anything that you want, just ask for it old sport." Well, that's how it is with a J.O. customized piece! Just ask for it! Maybe you're having a wedding, you need a great gift for that hard-to-buy-for-special-person in your life, maybe there is that milestone
- [Wedding customization!](https://jospices.com/wedding-customization/) - Congratulations to all those brides-to-be and those planning a wedding! Did you know J.O. is your 1-stop shop for wedding customization? We can put your names, date and wedding theme on a mallet, spice packet, cutting board, picture frame or glass. Would you like your champagne glasses to be customized? We do that as well! Also,
- [Scarves!](https://jospices.com/scarves/) - (How to Tie a Scarf Image Courtesy of Pinterest and the other two images are on the J.O. Spice online store under the Scarves! tab) Scarves! It's October and that means layers! Scarves! are the perfect accompaniment to any outfit and we have -no pun intended- layers of scarves to choose from! If you like anchors,
- [J.O. Spiced Pumpkin Seeds](https://jospices.com/j-o-spiced-pumpkin-seeds/) - It's pumpkin carving time! What to do with all the seeds, right? Roast them! J.O. Spiced Pumpkin Seeds are the best! There is just the right salt and crunch to satisfy! J.O. Spiced Pumpkin Seeds - what better snack for Sunday's Game day? (Thanks for submitting photo on Facebook Mike!) J.O. Spiced Pumpkin Seeds are so
- [#SmallBiz #Proud!](https://jospices.com/smallbiz-proud/) - We are #SmallBiz #Proud! Look what we just saw in the October 2016 Coastal Living Magazine! This small family business has come a long way and we thank each and every one of our loyal customers! We are #SmallBiz #Proud! Thanks to you! :)
- [J.O.'s Fried Chicken](https://jospices.com/j-o-s-fried-chicken/) - J.O.'s Fried Chicken is a simple, delicious recipe! All you need to do is marinate/season, dip, fry and enjoy! I used to think fried chicken was only something to buy in a restaurant because frying foods scared me! Nowadays though, it's hard to find good, delicious fried chicken on the menu -maybe because it takes
- [Experienced J.O. Spice?](https://jospices.com/many-times-experienced-j-o-spice/) - This is a fun read! How many of these wonderful crab restaurants have you had the pleasure of dining in? What's a favorite? How many times have you experienced J.O. Spice? Help us spread the word - the secret is out! http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/2016/7/25/the-25-best-crab-houses-in-baltimore These shirts available in our retail store. Comment on the blog and be
- [Summer means BBQ](https://jospices.com/summer-means-bbq/) - Summer means BBQ and a great sauce is what makes the chicken, ribs, and pork a delectable hit! Knowing when to put on the sauce is also key to a great BBQ meal ~ the sugar content in most sauces will just burn on the grill instead of caramelize if you put it on the high heat or
- [Spread the secret around!](https://jospices.com/spread-the-secret-around/) - Now that the secret is out, spread the secret around! Tell your friends, your family, your neighbor, the dude down the street steaming crabs and the people in the boat next to ya! The secret is out and people are loving that they are in the know! The new generation is going to know the
- [The secret is out!](https://jospices.com/the-secret-is-out/) - The secret is out! J.O. is known in the crab establishments as THE spice to use to steam crabs. Through loyal customers, word-of-mouth advertising and Facebook shares by said loyal customers - people are learning that the key to getting that same great restaurant taste is to use J.O. Spice! The new shirt -in design phase -
- [Mallets are the Universal Tool](https://jospices.com/mallets-are-the-universal-tool/) - Mallets are the Universal Tool for crackin' crab claws and for making the crab feastin' experience such fun! Mallets are fun and easy to to use. Mallets are even more enjoyable engraved! Great conversation starter! Do you yell something creative when you crab feast? You can have your favorite expression engraved on your mallet. You can
- [Eaglewingz Chesapeake Brand Hot Sauce](https://jospices.com/eaglewingz-chesapeake-brand-hot-sauce/) - Introducing Eaglewingz Chesapeake Brand Hot Sauce made with J.O. Spice! This product is made by a great family man in Delaware. We are excited to distribute this new product created by another small family business. It's a great sauce for chicken wings, chicken tenders, and probably ribs, fish and more although I've not had
- [Foodie knowledge](https://jospices.com/foodie-knowledge/) - February 29th - leap day! Celebrate with a little Foodie knowledge and lots of crabby fun! The "extra" day brings proposals, once-every-four-year-leaplings birthdays and some special celebrations for those who married specifically on February 29th! Here at J.O. we "leaped" for joy when we learned that our spice was being used on Food Network's web show Foodie
- [Hunting, fishing, crabbing, oh yes!](https://jospices.com/hunting-fishing-crabbing-oh-yes/) - Hunting, fishing, crabbing, oh yes! Do you like to hunt, fish or crab? Would you like a glass or cutting board to highlight your passion? It would make the perfect gift for your special someone who enjoys all things outdoors. We have the images you see - Turkey, Geese, Deer and Mallard - available to
- [J.O.'s Let's Go Crabin' Pasta!](https://jospices.com/j-o-s-lets-go-crabin-pasta/) - J.O. Spice’s Let's Go Crabin’ Pasta Salad Ingredients: 1 package Let’s Go Crabin’ Pasta 2 stalks of celery, diced *optional* 4 juicy tomatoes, diced, AND reserve the juice – the juicier the tomatoes, the less need for mayo!! 1 green or red pepper *optional* 2-5 green onions, diced (to your taste) *optional* 1-2 tsp.
- [Maryland Crabs](https://jospices.com/maryland-crabs/) - Maryland Crabs are something special and when we get to talking with people who have had crabs elsewhere, especially towards Florida, they say there is nothing better than a steamed Maryland blue crab. We are inclined to agree since boiling a crab seems weird! Take it from someone who doesn't originate from Maryland -boiled lobster
- [J.O. ~another fine article!](https://jospices.com/j-o-another-fine-article/) - J.O. made another fine article! AND this has some really good info - how to pick a crab (comic), where to get some really good crabs (and you'd be surprised how many of those are J.O. customers!!), and some tried and true definitions to keep you and your friends always in the know! Thanks to Jamie
- [Black Pepper & Turmeric, together!](https://jospices.com/black-pepper-turmeric-together/) - There are rumors that black pepper & turmeric, together, provide great health benefits. Turmeric is said to help with depression, psoriasis, various cancers, Alzheimer's, weight loss and as its an anti-inflammatory, it aids digestion, arthritic joint pain and knee osteoarthritis. Black Pepper, consumed together with turmeric, increases the absorption which makes the spice work more effectively. Turmeric's* active
- [Chicken Parm healthy!](https://jospices.com/spaghetti-squash-chicken-parmesan/) - Ready for a super easy recipe that requires little prep and little planning? Make your chicken parm healthy! Baked spaghetti squash is a great, healthy veggie that tastes and looks like comfort food!! This recipe cuts the cheese in half, allows a low-fat ricotta to take center stage so you don't miss the layers and layers of cheese
- [J.O.'s Sterling crab jewelry!](https://jospices.com/j-o-s-chesapeake-sterling-collection/) - There's nothing better than J.O. Spice on your crabs - now there's nothing better than the new sterling crab jewelry line by J.O. ~ J.O.'s Chesapeake Sterling Collection! This is a new sterling silver crab jewelry line created exclusively for J.O. Spice by Peter Stone, inspired by Ginger. It was Ginger's desire to have a real Maryland crab jewelry line.
- [Crab Quiche](https://jospices.com/crab-quiche/) - What better way to start off a week than to make some crab quiche? Even better when you are making the quiche for a few dinners so you are ahead of the weeknight dinner game! Making dinner ahead of time makes for a better commute and knowing that you have something delicious, fun and satisfying
- [Crab for thought](https://jospices.com/crab-for-thought/) - A little crab for thought...do you know how to tell the difference between a Jimmy (male) crab and a Sook (female) crab? Some will say that they look at the claws and others, the apron. I didn't grow up on the water nor have I been educated on what either of
- [What's on those crabs?](https://jospices.com/whats-on-those-crabs/) - What's on those crabs you're eating and enjoying? It's radically assumed to be a great brand named spice but alas, if you are eating at one of the fine Maryland crab restaurants, you might be surprised to learn you are licking J.O. Spice from your fingers! What's the difference you say? Well, besides the taste, the
- [Small family business!](https://jospices.com/small-family-business/) - J.O. Spice is a small family business that was started 70 years ago and because of "HARD WORK, DEDICATION, NEVER QUITTING, BLOOD, SWEAT, and LOTS of TEARS" as Ginger put it on Facebook, the company is standing small, standing proud and standing strong. We thank all of our customers, our fans and our biggest word-of-mouth
- [Gifts are personal, custom & spicy!](https://jospices.com/gifts-are-personal-custom-spicy/) - We have gifts that are personal, custom & spicy! Unsure of what to get someone who has been so kind, thoughtful and fun? Engrave a special cutting board and say "Thanks!" in your own special way. Can't find the perfect gift and have been walking the mall for hours? Make it! We custom engrave
- [A Gumbo Jambalaya party!](https://jospices.com/gumbo-and-jambalaya-part/) - When you think of Gumbo Jambalaya do you just think tomatoes, shrimp and Andouille sausage? I didn't know the difference until I read that Gumbo is the soup/stew that is served alongside rice while Jambalaya is a casserole with the rice cooked inside. Either way you make it, do you know how you can make
- [Spice Up your life!](https://jospices.com/spice-up-your-life/) - Spice up your life so you are never bored. Spice up your life so your taste buds are always intrigued. Spicing up meals with different spices creates so many different meals using the same cut of meat! Spicing up your kitchen with fun decor, engraved paring knives, cutting boards or glassware adds a zest of
- [More than SPICE!](https://jospices.com/more-than-spice/) - J.O. is definitely More than SPICE! Have you checked out the new products page on the website? It's filled with all kinds of custom gifts, personalized wedding favor ideas and new apparel like purses, scarves, Maryland flip flops and hats! J.O. is doing more than just spicing up your breakfast, lunch and dinner. We can
- [Got crabs?](https://jospices.com/got-crabs/) - Got crabs? We definitely do. They might not be as ready to be spiced up as it's only February...but they are definitely available as decorations, as apparel, as napkin holders, as coasters, and so much more. Do you know a crab collector? I am not a crab collector myself but I have quite the collection
- [Dip Dip Dip](https://jospices.com/dip-dip-dip/) - One of my favorite nephews loves to Dip Dip Dip his food. And that is precisely the way he says it as he's eating, "Dip." "Dip." "Dip." It's truly the cutest thing. J.O. is branching out into dip blends in 2015. Our first dip to debut was at Christmas when we introduced the Dill Seasoning
- [It's all in the soup!](https://jospices.com/its-all-in-the-soup/) - On a snowy day where the roads are covered and the state has declared emergency-only driving and you stay off the roads...remember, it's all in the soup! There are so many ways to make soup and there are so many versions of something so basic as chicken noodle, that it just takes a spice like
- [Best gifts happen right here!](https://jospices.com/engraving-done-in-house/) - There's a lot More Than Spice happening at J.O. ! The best gifts happen right here because we do all the engraving in house! We do not send out jobs. We can actually do it right here, sometimes right now. In a nutshell, you walk into the retail store, get an idea for a gift,
- [Spice up the boring!](https://jospices.com/spice-up-the-boring/) - Tired of the same old, same old? Find yourself eating the same things, week after week? Spice up the boring! All it takes is a little taste test to find your favorite or to try something new. Ginger knows how to spice up the boring! She steamed shrimp in J.O.'s BBQ Spice. It was so
- [Dress your shrimp!](https://jospices.com/blackened-steamed-shrimp-wmexican-rice-and-veggies/) - So when people walk into the retail store, they ask about shrimp ~ "What is the best spice?" "I want something spicy for my shrimp tacos/quesadilla but I don't know what I want?" or "I want to be able to taste my shrimp in my pasta, what should I use to dress my shrimp?" ~ We
- [More J.O. in the news!](https://jospices.com/more-j-o-in-the-news/) - More J.O. in the news is a great way to start a Monday! More J.O. in any capacity is awesome but more J.O. in the news to get the word-of-mouth advertising spreading everywhere is doubly awesome! If you're from Maryland, DC or VA and have used J.O. for years, first, THANK YOU!!! Then, do you
- [Cinnamon in the air...smells like fall!](https://jospices.com/cinnamon-in-the-air-smells-like-fall/) - The smell of cinnamon evokes the scent of fall...apple pie or cobbler baking in the oven, hot toddies, hot cider simmering on the stove with lots of cinnamon sticks and cinnamon inside your slow-cooker chili! Don't forget there's also snickerdoodles baking, gingerbread and cinnamon spiced cake straight from the oven! Got whipped cream? Here
- [What's on your crabs?](https://jospices.com/whats-on-your-crabs/) - So you think you know what's on your crabs? Isn't it funny how a spice can just add so much to a meal? I'm not sure people even realize the difference a sprinkle of spice makes...I just love to cook so I forget that some people don't like to experiment with spices and flavors and
- [Smoked Pork Tenderloin Recipe!](https://jospices.com/smoked-pork-tenderloin-recipe/) - It's nice and cool so what better way to spend a lazy Sunday than with a Smoked Pork Tenderloin roasting in the oven while you settle into a good book, your favorite marathon on television or a 1500 piece puzzle?! All you need is some spice - what's your favorite J.O.
- [A great slow cooker spiced recipe!](https://jospices.com/a-great-slow-cooker-spiced-recipe/) - With Fall on the weather map and the holidays not too far away, spice baskets and bundles are becoming a hot item again! And fall always brings great slow cooker spiced recipes! I have to try this new recipe in the slow cooker. It's a 5 spice powder meatball concoction! I don't have any
- [Fall back in love with slow cooker spiced recipes!](https://jospices.com/fall-back-in-love-with-slow-cooker-spiced-recipes/) - Fall is back! Fall back in love with your slow cooker and the great SPICED recipes that come from slow cooking! It's amazing what you can do with spice, y'know? Have you tried? What are your most amazing recipes that you would never have done if it were not for a specific spice? I
- [Roles with spice company season life for Carroll couple](https://jospices.com/roles-with-spice-company-season-life-for-carroll-couple/) - *Reprinted from baltimoresun.com September 28, 2014 Mount Airy residents Donald and Ginger Ports head J.O. Spice Co., which supplies 800 restaurants, crab houses and carry-outs from New Jersey to the Outer Banks with seasoning for crabs. (Photo by Nicole Munchel / September 12, 2014) By Mary K. Tilghman8:12 a.m. EDT, September 22, 2014 The crabs
- ["All Baltimoreans know that J.O. Spice is where its at." - direct quote.](https://jospices.com/all-baltimoreans-know-that-j-o-spice-is-where-its-at/) - 10 Things Only People From Baltimore Will Understand It’s all true Charm City. 1. It’s Perfectly Acceptable To Address Everyone As “Hon” Source: Facebook user Honfest Some Marylanders take offense to the stereotype of the “hon” but not Baltimoreans. They’re loud and proud about it, hon! They even have a “Honfest” that celebrates true hon
- [#13 & # 22 ~ More & More News!](https://jospices.com/13-and-22/) - Reposted from the Movoto website 1. Maryland Does Crab Cakes Like No Place In The World Source: Flickr user adamisserlis If Maryland is known for anything, its crab—especially blue crab. Steamed, fried, in cake-form. No matter how you have it, Maryland crab is the best. But, let’s be honest, Maryland crab cakes are out of
- [Another great article straight from ChesapeakeLiving.com](https://jospices.com/another-news-posting-woohoo/) - Reposted from ChesapeakeLiving.com The Chesapeake Bay’s Spice: Old Bay or J.O.? Never Heard of J.O.? by Staff Nothing says Chesapeake Bay more than Old Bay and crabs, or Old Bay and just about anything seafood, right? Turns out the reddish seasoning on your crabs and shrimp may not be Old Bay, but rather another spice
- [J.O. has been around since 1945 ~ 70 years of hard work & dedication!](https://jospices.com/j-o-just-wants-to-be-recognized-for-their-hard-work-dedication/) - In the past few weeks, there have been a number of journalistic...ummm....blunders shall we say? John Stamos found "true love" in Ocean City...but what SPICE (Hint: the spice preferred by MOST crab houses and seafood restaurants) was it that John Stamos was eating? Reprinted off the Baltimore Sun website: John Stamos finds 'true love' in Ocean City
- [J.O. is in the news ~ Again!](https://jospices.com/j-o-is-happy-to-hear-that-conrads-is-a-crab-maestro/) - J.O. Spice is happy to be mentioned and we thank you...but even happier that Conrad's Crabs is doing a great business. Visit their restaurant & enjoy! Reposted from the Baltimore Sun/Taste section, August 13, 2014 Weekend waterman from Parkville becomes crab maestro How Tony Conrad built a Maryland seafood business Crabbing with Tony Conrad Conrad's
- [J.O. in the news!](https://jospices.com/j-o-is-in-the-news/) - By Mary K. Tilghman, mtilghman@tribune.com2:40 p.m. EDT, August 12, 2014 The crabs piled on a table at a backyard crab feast, hot and spicy, are probably sprinkled with a unique taste many in the area associate with summer in Maryland. If the crabs came from one of the area's carryout restaurants or crab houses, more than likely
- [Great restaurant style ribs ~the secret's in the spice rub!](https://jospices.com/restaurant-style-ribs-is-all-about-the-spice-rub/) - All photos courtesy of Astro Pigs BBQ - BBQ that's outta this world! Check them out! They have great spice blends too! :) www.astropigs.com Do you love restaurant-style ribs - y'know, the lip-smackin', finger-lickin' soooo good they fall off the bone kind? You can make ribs like that at home ~
- [Great Ideas for too much Garden Zucchini!](https://jospices.com/great-ideas-for-too-much-garden-zucchini/) - Too much garden zucchini? J.O. has great recipe ideas! They take no time at all and very few ingredients that most likely you have in the pantry! Pasta sauce, J.O. Italian seasoning, ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey, pepperoni, cheese, mushrooms, onions, fresh tomatoes are just a few of the ingredients that you might
- [Cooking with J.O. Spice!](https://jospices.com/cooking-with-j-o-spice/) - Family Circle July 2014 Magazine has these great recipe ideas...how do you cook with J.O. Spice? Deviled Crab Dip Makes: 24 servings Yield: servings Prep 15 mins Bake 375°F 30 mins Broil 2 mins Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Amount Per Serving cal.(kcal)96 Fat, total(g)5 chol.(mg)43 sat. fat(g)1 carb.(g)6 fiber(g)0 pro.(g)6 sodium(mg)282 Percent Daily Values
- [A great summer afternoon](https://jospices.com/a-great-summer-afternoon/) - Henry James wrote that the two greatest words in the English language were "summer afternoon" and it got me to thinking~ what makes up a great summer afternoon? Is it languishing at a pool party with hamburgers spiced up in Venison Steak Seasoning grilling on the grill? Is it sitting by the Bay while the
- [Crab Bushel Baskets ~wedding favor decor & more!](https://jospices.com/bushel-baskets-wedding-favor-decor/) - Crab Bushel Baskets aren't just for crabs! Use them for wedding favor decor, corn on the cob, beach towels, snack bags, spice packets and so much more! Get into the beach theme and authenticate your bushel by draping the fish netting around the basket, and then add your wedding favors, your spice packets or whatever
- [Budget Conscious ~ what's for dinner?](https://jospices.com/whats-for-dinner/) - Are you budget conscious? Do you try and plan for the week by making a chicken that will last a few meals, making extra potatoes, buying a few things at the store that will cook a few meals without a problem? A roasted J.O. BBQ spiced chicken is what's for dinner on a budget! The
- [Salt Restricted Diet? No Salt Diet? We have the spice for that!](https://jospices.com/salt-restricted-no-salt-we-have-that/) - Are you on a salt restricted diet? Did your doctor put you on a No Salt Diet? We have the spice for that! There is the J.O. 50%Less Seafood Seasoning which means that it has 50% less salt and is a spicier option than our traditional J.O. #1 Seafood Seasoning. The
- [If the ocean were a crab, we'd sprinkle J.O. #2 all over!](https://jospices.com/j-o-2/) - If the ocean were a crab, we'd sprinkle J.O. #2 all over! If the Bay were a Rockfish, we'd batter it up in the "SSSFF" and sail away! If the forest were a deer, we'd rub it with a Chesapeake Pursuit of happiness! If the world was famous, we'd shake shake shake our bounty full of
- [Small Business Support!](https://jospices.com/small-business-support/) - We are a proud, family-owned business. We are NOT corporate in any way! We are a small "family" business; there are only 23 of us who provide great customer service (according to our reviews) and we do not succumb to corporate ideas or rules or ways (who has the time to adhere to rules?
- [J.O. Natty Boh Apparel & More!](https://jospices.com/j-o-natty-boh-apparel-more/) - There's new J.O. Natty Boh apparel for the summer months! We have red and grey tshirts, tank tops, kids shirts and onesies! We also have J.O. Natty Boh hats! Whenever you wear a "J. Boh" you are showing your Baltimore pride! What goes better with crabs than beer? (Besides corn, fried chicken, and shrimp of
- [Wedding & Party Favor Headquarters](https://jospices.com/wedding-party-favor-headquarters/) - We are the wedding and party favor headquarters! We are the knot's "Best of Favors" Winners for 2013 and 2014 for a great reason - We LOVE to take the stress out of party planning! We have been in the crab business since 1945 so we KNOW all about crab mallets, customizing your mallet with
- [Seasoning For All - What's Your Favorite?](https://jospices.com/seasoning-for-all-whats-your-favorite/) - Here at J.O. we have a seasoning for all. We have the garlic for the garlic lovers. We have black pepper blends for the black pepper aficionados. There's Cajun flavors, blackened, Jerk spice, 3 different wild game blends that go on ANY and EVERY animal and of course, we can spice up crabs, shrimp,
- [Seasoned Southern Style Fish Fry ~ The "SSSFF"](https://jospices.com/seasoned-southern-style-fish-fry/) - The Seasoned Southern Style Fish Fry Batter is a misnomer. There are green tomatoes, chicken nuggets, chicken strips, zucchini, okra, yellow squash, onions and mushrooms that need to be seasoned in this batter! Don't let those wonderful foods feel left out and get all sad in your refrigerator! They love to be battered up,
- [Crabby Beadworx by Grassroots](https://jospices.com/crabby-beadworx-by-grassroots/) - The crabby Beadworx products are so cute! The pictures really don't do them justice. You really want the flip flop garden stakes in your garden. They are awesome. The turtles are perfect on the wall in a set of 3 or just sitting on an end table or your desk. Then there are all the
- [Awesome Chicken Meatballs with Strawberry Jalapeno BBQ Sauce](https://jospices.com/awesome-chicken-meatballs-with-strawberry-jalapeno-bbq-sauce/) - Are you looking for an easy, delicious new dinner? You have found it here at J.O. Spice! This chicken meatball recipe is AWESOME and it's equal parts because of the spices you add to the meatballs and the strawberry jalapeno bbq sauce you simmer the meatballs in at the end of the cooking process. :)
- [Let's DECORATE!](https://jospices.com/redecorating/) - Spring is coming in 22 days (we can only hope as it is snowing yet again!) Spring is a great time to redecorate! J.O. has just the products to help you do just that. How do you like to decorate? Do you like to use fun decor with a beachy theme or weathered by the
- [Is it J.O. or...Tell us your SPICE PASSION!](https://jospices.com/spice-passion/) - Is it J.O. or...tell us your spice passion? Are you from MD? Do you know your CRAB SPICE? Really know? Do you have a preference between J.O. or the other guys? The SPICE PASSION is incredible! We love it! This wasn't even a passionate spice discussion we started but we are sure to blog it!
- [Wedding & Event Favors ~ winner of the knot!](https://jospices.com/personalized-wedding-event-favors/) - We won the knot best of weddings favors for 2014 (and 2013!). We want to sincerely thank you all for that most prized honor. We love what we do and it's because of you that we can continue to do that! We LOVE LOVE LOVE taking the stress out of your wedding favors. We love
- [J.O. Spice is More than Spice!](https://jospices.com/j-o-spice-is-more-than-spice/) - J.O. Spice is More than Spice! It's evolving, EXPANDING, and ever-changing which is a great thing when you have an unstable environmental factor. We will always have the BEST Seafood Seasoning and the GREATEST Crab Seasoning that spices up more than crabs and seafood. Have you tried it on your fried chicken? How about
- [New Year Healthy Eating Resolutions](https://jospices.com/new-year-healthy-eating-resolutions/) - So it's a New Year and healthy eating is a huge resolution for people. What people forget when they say they are going to "eat healthy" is to incorporate flavor into their food. That is what is so enticing and awesome about eating out - Flavor - and in some instances that flavor that you
- [Garlic Crab Spice](https://jospices.com/garlic-crab-spice/) - J.O. Garlic Crab spice is delicious on chicken wings, shish kebabs and shrimp. Garlic Crab is the right salt, the right balance of crab spice to garlic so that it's not overpowering, too strong or overwhelming; it's just a very good, very flavorful spice that adds life to chicken, steak, shrimp, pork and meaty fish like
- [Crafty Ideas](https://jospices.com/crafty-idea/) - Look on Pinterest and you get lost in all the great crafty ideas...so just read here for a great craft idea (or check out the J.O. Pinterest page, we've marked great ideas for you!) We have these cool crab placemats and if you sew them onto a pillowcase, you can make it a pillow sham. Great for
- [Crab Centerpieces](https://jospices.com/crab-centerpieces/) - Have you ever needed a focus point in your room? How about for the table? How about a great crab centerpiece for your wedding table, patio, dinner, or end table and then don't forget the bridal shower table, the wedding card table or inside the basket of customized spice packet favors or decorated bushel box or even on
- [Custom, Personalized Wedding Favor Ideas!](https://jospices.com/custom-wedding-favors/) - J.O. has the custom, personalized wedding favor ideas for you! I think wedding cookie tables are wonderfully delicious! Who doesn't love to see a wide spread of cookies while they are dancing the night away, toasting the Happy Couple? We have the perfect wedding favor idea~ Crab, lighthouse or starfish cookie cutters attached to a custom, or
- [Thanksgiving Ideas & Pumpkin Pie Spice](https://jospices.com/thanksgiving-ideas-pumpkin-pie-spice/) - What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish? I have a favorite butternut squash dish I save for Thanksgiving – mainly for the calories, even though it is a bit labor intensive. Are you a veggies lover or all the meats in the dressing, bird and green beans kind of person? How do you do the Thanksgiving
- [Specializing in custom blends - BBQ anyone?](https://jospices.com/custom-blends-bbq/) - Here at J.O. we specialize in custom blends. We love what we do and love to spice up the atmosphere. We are expanding into the BBQ market and so far we have made quite a few specialized BBQ blends. Each one is unique in their own taste and distinction and that is what makes BBQ
- [Product Highlight ~Fish Netting!](https://jospices.com/product-highlight-fish-netting/) - Thinking Outside the box again....because Fish Netting isn't just for fish! Calling all decorators, wedding planners, party planners, anyone who likes to make things look fresh, new, different, awesome, cool, great, super - all adjectives used to describe the Fish Net we sell (really, not just by me - our customers who have come into the store
- [Engraved Oyster Knives](https://jospices.com/engraved-oyster-knives/) - "R" you ready for the news? "R" you ready for Oysters? "R" you ready to shuck with your personalized, customized, or pre-printed Engraved Oyster Knife? That's the news! J.O. Spice's expansion is in prog"R"ess!! We know that oysters "R" in season in all months that end in "R" so there are many months where you
- [BIG Progress at the new J.O. Store!](https://jospices.com/bie-progress-at-the-new-j-o-store/) - The J.O. Spice’s NEW STORE!!!! The paint is on the walls, the floor is almost in – it’s so very exciting. We have so much to offer. The ideas that have been simmering for a few years are coming to a full blown “Seafood Boil!” Not only are we working on producing new seasoning blends
- [Best Chicken Wings Ever!](https://jospices.com/chicken-wings-best/) - For the BEST chicken wings EVER use J.O. Garlic Pepper! The ingredients list: 1 or 2 LB chicken wings Hot sauce J.O. Garlic Pepper Pats of Butter This is the easiest, BEST chicken wings EVER recipe! You will never order chicken wings again once you start making these! In a 9x13 pan, coat the bottom of
- [Product Highlight ~Gardening "Crab" Gloves](https://jospices.com/gardeninggloves/) - Let's think outside the box for a moment....yes, these Orange Crab Gloves are the best things for crabs however, they are by far, tested by me, Pamela, the best gardening gloves ever invented for rose bushes, barberry bushes and thistle, too. Are you tired of getting pricked and donating blood to the leaves of the out
- [J.O. is expanding!](https://jospices.com/expansion-explosion/) - J.O. Spice is EXPANDING!!!! Our retail store is going to be twice the size very, very soon! What was once a teeny-tiny store filled with crab necessities is becoming a Wonderfully bright, Huge-Tastic store filled with all the spice you need for crabs, crock-pots, and everyday cooking to all sorts of crab décor, jewelry, apparel,
- [Welcome!](https://jospices.com/welcome/) - This is Ginger and Pamela, welcoming you to the J.O. Spice blog, a place to go to think Outside the Box, Keep Life Spicy, and where Good Things Just Happen! We are so excited to share our crabby knowledge, our new product news, exciting new happenings related to J.O. Spice, pictures and all kinds of
- [Welcome to our blog!](https://jospices.com/hello-world/) - Welcome to the J.O. Spices blog. Please check back for more news, offers and announcements.

## Pages

- [Home](https://jospices.com/) - J.O. Spice Company is a manufacturer, distributor offering wholesale and retail sales of JO Spices, steamed crab seasonings, soups, batters, breadings and accessories. Nationwide shipping and local delivery available.
- [Contact Us](https://jospices.com/contact-us/) - Contact J.O. Spice Company Corporate Office
- [Careers](https://jospices.com/careers/) - Careers at J.O. Spice Company in Baltimore Maryland for warehouse workers, delivery drivers and more. Call or email for current openings.
- [Map & Directions](https://jospices.com/map-directions-baltimore-maryland-showroom/) - Batters, breadings and mixes available include: Crab Cake Mix, Oyster & Fish Breader, Pork & Veal Breader, Chicken Fry Mix, Fish & Shrimp Batter, Soft Crab Batter and more.
- [Retail Store](https://jospices.com/retail-store-baltimore-maryland/) - J.O. Spice Co retails store open to the public in Baltimore Maryland
- [Gallery](https://jospices.com/gallery/) - J.O. Spice Co Gallery Baltimore Maryland
- [FAQs](https://jospices.com/faqs/) - J.O. Spice Co FAQs Baltimore Maryland
- [History](https://jospices.com/jo_spice_crab_seasoning_manufacturer_history/) - J.O. Spice Co History and Company Story
- [Wholesale Request](https://jospices.com/wholesale-request/) - J.O. Spice Company Wholesale Request Form
- [Delivery Area](https://jospices.com/delivery-area/) - J.O. Spice Company Wholesale & Retail Delivery Area
- [Restaurants - Wholesale & Bulk Spice Delivery](https://jospices.com/jo_spices_bulk_restaurant_steamed_crab_spice_distributor/) - J.O. Spice Co offers bulk delivery at wholesale pricing to restaurants and seafood markets in Maryland and other states in the Mid Atlantic. Nationwide shipping also available.
- [Recipes](https://jospices.com/recipes/) - Recipes for Steamed Crabs, Seafood Dishes & More by J.O. Spice Company
- [Gifts](https://jospices.com/gifts-apparel-clothing-crabs/) - J.O. Spice Co offers crab related products including: gifts, clothing, apparel, jewelry and much more.
- [Crab Accessories](https://jospices.com/jo_spice_crab_mallets_paper_accessories/) - J.O. Spice Co offers seafood related products including: Personalized Crab Mallets, crab paper, crab knives, lobster crackers, oyster knives and much more.
- [Crab Mallets](https://jospices.com/laser-engraving-logos-crab-mallets-custom-gifts/) - J.O. Spice Co offers custom crab mallets with laser engraving. Perfect for wedding favors, corporate events and more.
- [Batters & Breadings](https://jospices.com/jo_spice_batters_breadings_oyster_shrimp_fish/) - Batters, breadings and mixes available include: Crab Cake Mix, Oyster & Fish Breader, Pork & Veal Breader, Chicken Fry Mix, Fish & Shrimp Batter, Soft Crab Batter and more.
- [Soups](https://jospices.com/jo_spice_retail_maryland_cream_crab_soup/) - J.O. Spice Co Maryland Crab Soup Mix and Cream of Crab Soup or Dip Mix Information
- [Products](https://jospices.com/jo_spice_retail_seafood_crab_seasonings_shrimp_fish/) - J.O. Spice Co spices and seasonings include crab house spice, seafood seasonings, venison, wild game, waterfowl, poultry seasonings and more.
- [Featured Products](https://jospices.com/shop/)
- [Reviews & Testimonials](https://jospices.com/reviews/) - J.O. Spice Company, Inc. gets reviews, comments and testimonials from retail and wholesale clients in the Maryland area and beyond about how great our spices and seasonings are and most recently about our new custom laser engraving of personalized crab mallets. Below are a few of these comments and testimonials.We are including links to review

## Products

- [The Shore Pickle Company Cowboy Candy](https://jospices.com/product/the-shore-pickle-company-cowboy-candy/) - Savory, spicy and sweet, these candied jalapenos are a mouthwatering treat!
- [J.O. Barbecue Crab Seasoning](https://jospices.com/product/j-o-barbecue-crab-seasoning/)
- [J.O. #2 X-HOT "Crab House Spice" Bags](https://jospices.com/product/j-o-2-x-hot-crab-house-spice-bags/)
- [J.O. #2 X-HOT "Crab House Spice" (16oz, 32oz, 5LB, 25LB, & 50LB)](https://jospices.com/product/j-o-2-x-hot-crab-house-spice-16oz-32oz-5lb-25lb-50lb/)
- [J.O. Black Crab Seasoning](https://jospices.com/product/j-o-black-crab-seasoning/) - J.O. Black Crab Seasoning - This is a blend of mustard and black pepper which provides a spicy flavor with the bite of black pepper.
- [J.O. Garlic Crab Seasoning](https://jospices.com/product/j-o-garlic-crab-seasoning/) - J.O. Garlic Crab Seasoning - Just the right blend of garlic and seasoning for this very popular southern way to flavor crabs.
- [J.O. #2 "Crab House Spice" Bags (8oz & 16oz)](https://jospices.com/product/j-o-2-crab-house-spice-bags-8oz-16oz/) - J.O. No. 2 "Crab House Spice" - A ready mix that is a custom blend of spices and salt which adheres to the crab. This blend allows for uniform portions to be applied to crabs. It saves time and you get it right every time. A true Chesapeake Bay flavor. Add after you boil or
- [J.O. #2 "Crab House Spice" 25LB Box](https://jospices.com/product/j-o-2-crab-house-spice-25lb-box/) - J.O. No. 2 "Crab House Spice" - A ready mix that is a custom blend of spices and salt which adheres to the crab. This blend allows for uniform portions to be applied to crabs. It saves time and you get it right every time. A true Chesapeake Bay flavor. Add after you boil or before you steam. For use on Blue, Dungeness, King and Opilio Crabs.
- [J.O. #2 "Crab House Spice" Bottles (16oz & 32oz)](https://jospices.com/product/j-o-2-crab-house-spice-bottles/) - J.O. No. 2 "Crab House Spice"
- [J.O. #2 "Crab House Spice" 45LB Box](https://jospices.com/product/j-o-2-crab-house-spice-45lb-box/) - J.O. No. 2 "Crab House Spice" - A ready mix that is a custom blend of spices and salt which adheres to the crab. This blend allows for uniform portions to be applied to crabs. It saves time and you get it right every time. A true Chesapeake Bay flavor. Add after you boil or before you steam. For use on Blue, Dungeness, King and Opilio Crabs.
- [J.O. #2 "Crab House Spice" Buckets (5LB, 10LB, & 30LB)](https://jospices.com/product/j-o-2-crab-house-seasoning-5lb-bucket/)
- [J.O. Golden Batter](https://jospices.com/product/j-o-golden-batter/) - J.O. Golden Batter
- ["J.O. Exclusive" Crab Reusable Bags](https://jospices.com/product/j-o-exclusive-crab-reusable-bags/) - "J.O. Exclusive" Crab Reusable Bags
- [Checkered Smocked Baby Girls Crab Romper](https://jospices.com/product/checkered-smocked-baby-girls-crab-romper/) - Checkered Smocked Baby Girls Crab Romper
- [J.O. "Seasonings for all Seasons" Realtree Camo T-Shirt](https://jospices.com/product/j-o-seasonings-for-all-seasons-realtree-camo-t-shirt/) - J.O. "Seasonings for all Seasons" Realtree Camo T-Shirt

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://jospices.com/category/uncategorized/)
- [Thinking outside the box](https://jospices.com/category/thinking-outside-the-box/)
- [Awesome Recipe Ideas!](https://jospices.com/category/awesome-recipe-ideas/)
- [Wedding favors!](https://jospices.com/category/wedding-favors/)
- [J.O. Spice is NICE!](https://jospices.com/category/j-o-spice-is-nice/)
- [All the news that's fit to print!](https://jospices.com/category/all-the-news-thats-fit-to-print/)
- [Decorating!](https://jospices.com/category/decorating/)
- [Product Highlight](https://jospices.com/category/product-highlight/)

## Tags

- [crab jewelry](https://jospices.com/tag/crab-jewelry/)
- [sterling silver jewelry](https://jospices.com/tag/sterling-silver-jewelry/)

## Product categories

- [Seasonings & Spices](https://jospices.com/product-category/seasonings-spices/)
- [Crab Seasoning](https://jospices.com/product-category/seasonings-spices/crab-seasoning/)
- [Batters & Soups](https://jospices.com/product-category/batters-soups/)
- [Apparel](https://jospices.com/product-category/apparel/)
- [T-Shirts](https://jospices.com/product-category/apparel/t-shirts/)
- [Bags & Purses](https://jospices.com/product-category/bags-purses/)
- [Childrens](https://jospices.com/product-category/childrens/)
- [Apparel](https://jospices.com/product-category/childrens/apparel-childrens/)
- [Snacks](https://jospices.com/product-category/snacks/)

## Product tags

- [crabs](https://jospices.com/product-tag/crabs/)
- [spice](https://jospices.com/product-tag/spice/)
- [steamed](https://jospices.com/product-tag/steamed/)
- [batter](https://jospices.com/product-tag/batter/)
- [bag](https://jospices.com/product-tag/bag/)
- [purse](https://jospices.com/product-tag/purse/)
- [children](https://jospices.com/product-tag/children/)
- [baby](https://jospices.com/product-tag/baby/)
- [girl](https://jospices.com/product-tag/girl/)
- [outfit](https://jospices.com/product-tag/outfit/)
- [apparel](https://jospices.com/product-tag/apparel/)
- [camo](https://jospices.com/product-tag/camo/)
- [t-shirt](https://jospices.com/product-tag/t-shirt/)