Name: Turkish
Brand: Unboring Your Meat
Price: 39.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Yogurt Marinade Spice Blend

🇹🇷 Turkish

Smoky & Warm · Aromatic Warmth

Inspired by the spice bazaars of Istanbul — where sacks of cumin and paprika line narrow corridors and the smell of grilled kebab drifts in from every side street. Cumin and paprika build a rich, smoky foundation. Cinnamon and ginger add the warm sweetness that makes Turkish cuisine so distinctive. Turmeric gives it a golden glow. Oregano keeps it herbal and bright. Jaggery — an unrefined cane sugar used in traditional Turkish cooking — ties everything together with a subtle caramel depth. This is our most layered blend and one of our most popular. Mix with plain yogurt for a tavuk şiş-style marinade.

Turkish cuisine has two great gifts to grilled meat: the döner spit and the yogurt marinade. Both are everywhere — from Istanbul's bazaars to roadside grills. Tavuk şiş (chicken skewer) and çöp şiş (small lamb skewers) both start with yogurt and spices the night before. The spice blend isn't subtle: cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and ginger build a smoky-sweet foundation that's unmistakably Turkish. Even today, a Turkish grandmother and a Berlin street vendor are probably using the same basic technique. Best with chicken, lamb, or beef. Pairs naturally with rice pilaf, grilled vegetables, or flatbread.

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Customer Reviews

Tried It. Loved It.

★★★★★

"After coming off a long flight, wanted something quick and healthy. Prepared the Greek blend, simply delicious! My new go to."

— Patricia

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"Let my husband pick our first packet...Peruvian. What a wonderful taste treat! When I marinated it, I sealed it into one of my Food Saver bags...so easy and so delicious. Love this product! "

— Bettie

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"Our favorite is the Korean. The flavor is ridiculously good! So easy to make."

— Nuzhat

"I cooked the French and Greek. They were delicious and tender. Prepared one with olive oil and the other with yogurt. Tasty!"

— Richard

"Peruvian is my new favorite. Ground turkey marinated in Peruvian spices with two eggs is my new breakfast."

— Jen M.

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"I was so blown away by the marinade that I found myself eating leftover chicken for breakfast. And I don't usually like chicken."

— Rebecca H.

"I used to choke down plain chicken breast for protein like it was punishment. Now I look forward to eating meals again!"

— Alan F.

"So far, we have tried the French with chicken and the Moroccan with beef — chef's kiss."

— Rebecca T.

"I bought the sample pack. My husband has loved every one we have tried so far!!! Delicious!"

— Susan M.

"These spices are great. I'm single so the sample kit gives me variety without having tons of spices aging in my pantry."

— Brandy

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"All of these are so yummy! Getting ready to stock up. I love that there's no sugar or seed oils."

— Madeleine

"I love the blends. Did I mention they smell amazing? I think anyone would be happy with any of these!"

— Ophelia

"It was GREAT! I am very happy with my purchase."

— Glenn