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Ground Sassafras aka File Powder

Started by chickenfriedgourmet , Feb 08 2011 06:43 PM

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#1 chickenfriedgourmet

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Posted 08 February 2011 - 06:43 PM

I am trying to locate some "real" ground sassafras hopefully from a source in South Louisiana. Anyone know of a place to find some?

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#2 Doodad

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Posted 09 February 2011 - 05:05 AM

Check American Spice. I had good luck and service with them at Christmas.

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#3 HungryC

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Posted 09 February 2011 - 05:35 AM

Check cajungrocer.com; I believe CG carries "Cajun Chef" brand file. It's a LA company, but I have no idea where the sassafras originates. But if you're looking for grown in south LA, processed by hand, you can try Uncle Bill's Spice, made by Lionel Key: http://unclebillspice.com/ (Coincidentally, I gave my niece two sassafras trees for Christmas...can't wait 'til they're large enough to make some file.)

--Celeste
Bouillie: eating in south Louisiana