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Need advice better than bouillon

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 20:37:50 GMT

My recipe calls for 8 ounces beef broth...according to the better than bouillon jar is says to dissolve 1t in 8 oz of boiling water, and for every quart of stock needed use 1.5 T.

Question: does that mean if I only want to use 1.5T of the better than bouillon that I prepared using 8oz. of water? Thanks!

I have not used this product before...

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I am still oxox — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 20:48:28 GMT

To me it reads 1 teaspoon for 8 ounces of water

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MKR14 — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 20:52:24 GMT

I use 1 teaspoon in 4 cups of hot water when I make a beef broth for one of my recipes. I would say start with 1/4 tsp. and stir until mixed. Taste it and then add a little more until you get the strength you want. Once you get the hang of using this you will never want to use anything else. I use the beef, chicken, and the vegetables ones. Love them! Good luck.

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granddi — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 20:55:11 GMT

Better Than Bouillon is VERY salty. You might want to taste test.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 21:00:22 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
To me it reads 1 teaspoon for 8 ounces of water
@I am still oxoxyes it reads 1t in 8 oz of water but then goes on to read use 1.5T for each quart needed.

If I just want 8 oz of stock I am to use 1t but if I want more than 8 ounces use 1.5T for each quart.
Why would the measurement be different for 8 oz vs more than 8 oz?

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depglass — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 21:00:39 GMT

Don't use any other salt called for in your recipe until you find the strength you like.

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Perkup — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 21:09:57 GMT

I've tried Better Than, and to be honest I hate the taste of it, as well as the texture. no matter how it is mixed. I try it again about once a year, but end up tossing it every time.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 21:08:28 GMT

Well fudge....I am starting dinner...french onion soup....and I do not want to run to the grocery store. I guess I will try it this time to see how it tastes. I will eliminate any extra salt.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 21:19:05 GMT

t=teaspoon T=tablespoon

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 21:26:39 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
t=teaspoon T=tablespoon

yes, I know that....thanks.

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sunshine45 — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 23:17:01 GMT

@Perkup wrote:
I've tried Better Than, and to be honest I hate the taste of it, as well as the texture. no matter how it is mixed. I try it again about once a year, but end up tossing it every time.

it is absolutely my most favorite bouillon that i have ever tasted......second only to my own homemade stocks or broth. i always have the beef, chicken, ham, and vegetable on hand. i first began using it when it was featured on the qvc 50/50 tour and now i either buy it from the grocery store or from amazon.

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enw5002 — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:27:42 GMT

1 cup= 8 oz= 1 tsp of Better Than Bouillon

4 cups= 32 oz= quart= 1.5TBS of BTB

hope that helps

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peachesncream — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 03:45:54 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
My recipe calls for 8 ounces beef broth...according to the better than bouillon jar is says to dissolve 1t in 8 oz of boiling water, and for every quart of stock needed use 1.5 T.
Question: does that mean if I only want to use 1.5T of the better than bouillon that I prepared using 8oz. of water? Thanks!

I have not used this product before...

This is accurate.

Use 1 teaspoon for 8 ounces (1 cup) of water.

Use 1.5 Tablespoons for 32 ounces (4 cups) of water.

This is correct, because a Tablespoon has 3 teaspoons in it.

So, for 4 cups (a quart) of water, you would need 4 teaspoons of BTB. 4 teaspoons is very close to 1.5 Tablespoons.

I really love Better Than Bouillon. It's a hassle to open a can of beef or chicken broth and only use a small amount, having to freeze the rest. Better Than Bouillon solves that problem. Plus, I think it tastes better.

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 21:24:46 GMT

@peachesncream...thank you so much for that explanation...now it makes sense!

I did follow the directions on the jar.....soup tasted great. I did leave out any extra salt the recipe called for as others indicated the bouillon was salty.

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peachesncream — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 22:14:25 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@peachesncream...thank you so much for that explanation...now it makes sense!
I did follow the directions on the jar.....soup tasted great. I did leave out any extra salt the recipe called for as others indicated the bouillon was salty.

I'm glad your soup was a success!

I appreciated the reminder to omit or reduce salt when using Better Than Bouillon. I haven't been doing that and I really should!

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Yahooey — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 22:06:33 GMT

I looked for this brand after it was rated very high (I believe winner) on ATK. Since I tend to go less salty, 1/2 t for every 8 ounces is how I like it.

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yellowbird — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:44:15 GMT

For those who don't like BTB, you might want to try Penzeys. They have an online site. I love all their products.

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msh8970 — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:55:39 GMT

@granddi wrote:
Better Than Bouillon is VERY salty. You might want to taste test.

This is what I find. I usually use probably half of what is called for. I can't be specific, because I really do not measure, but for me, I use roughly 1/2 to 1 teaspoon for a very large pot of water (like 2 -to 3 quarts of water). I find with the seasonings and veggies and whatever else goes in, basically using roughly a smidge of Better than Bouillon is plenty. But yes, taste test, for sure. You can always add more, but you can't really remove it.

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PamelaSue72 — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 15:01:07 GMT

@yellowbird wrote:
For those who don't like BTB, you might want to try Penzeys. They have an online site. I love all their products.

I have both Better Than Bouillon and the Penzey's brand. I like to make my own stocks and broths and store in the freezer, but when I don't have anything, either of the two brands will work well.

Such a Penzey girl I am.

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depglass — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 18:26:29 GMT

I was thumbing through a couple of old Cook's Illustrated magazines the other day and BTB was rated first. Unfortunately they don't seem to include Penzey's in any of their ratings, but I only read this magazine sporadically from the library, so maybe someone has clued them in by now. Don't taste the BTB straight from the jar, however, you will hate it, no matter what the flavor is. I did that once and threw out the jar.