Guess the old thread got nuked. After trying some homemade spice combinations, I now just use a package of Italian salad dressing mix ,and a quart box of beef broth, pressure cook, usually use venison. Taste the same as my homemade spices and a lot easier. Secret ingredient. add a half jar of juice from a jar of pepperoncini. -'' PORTILLOS'' secret. Make combos with my venison Italian sausage links. Peppers, Onions, Giardinera,Pepperoncini