J.O. #1 vs J.O #2?

[delawhere]

Is there any difference between J.O. #1 and # 2 seasonings?

[Steve]

J.O. #1 is a seafood seasoning. Excellent for crabs, shrimp, etc. It is similar to Old Bay seafood seasoning.

J.O. #2 is exactly the same as J.O. #1 except that it is pre-mixed with flake salt for use in cooking crabs.

You can make your own #2 seasoning by mixing #1 with flake salt.

(Got this information directly from the J.O. Spice Company)

[ken]

dont understand how much difference is jo from old bay???   been using the old stuff so long is jo better??  thanks  ken

[Steve]

I personally have used Old Bay exclusively up until a few years ago. That's when I discovered J.O. seasoning.

J.O. is spicier... better suited for steamed crabs, IMHO.

I still like Old Bay... use it for spiced shrimp.

But now, when it comes to steamed crabs, I use J.O. exclusively.

And, the vast majority of Maryland crabhouses use J.O. to spice up their crabs. That should tell you something right there!  

[jack1747]

Ditto Exact same sorry with us.  Except I like old bay best on "grilled"   chicken

[ken]

im going back out tommorow maybe  ill have to try this new miracle seasoning i was born in maryland so i was raised on old bay ill let ya know how it turns out  thanks ken

[#1 JIMMY]

Can anyone tell me where I can buy J.O. #1 or #2 in NJ. Is it available in supermarkets? Thanks

[Steve]

You can buy J.O. directly from the company at: 1-800-537-5714

Or, if you want to buy online: http://www.marylanddelivered.com/jospice.htm