All four heat levels
$26.00 $31.00 bought separately
All four heat levels in one box: Baby Bear, Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Grizzly Bear. Start where you're comfortable, work your way up, or hand the Grizzly to whoever in your family keeps claiming they can take it. Made by hand in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by a Marine Corps veteran and hospitality Ph.D. who has spent thirty years figuring out what makes food taste like home.
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We ship within Iowa only. Iowa's Cottage Food Law permits direct sales and in-state shipping; out-of-state shipping requires a commercial license we don't currently hold.
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- Four jars, 1.4 oz each — one of every heat level.
- No fillers. No anticaking agents. No preservatives.
- Ancho and guajillo chiles from Mexico, sweet paprika from Hungary, blended by hand in small batches in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Ingredients
Baby Bear
Sea salt, ancho chile powder, Hungarian paprika, coriander powder, guajillo chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, Mexican oregano.
Contains no major allergens.
Mama Bear
Sea salt, ancho chile powder, Hungarian paprika, coriander powder, guajillo chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, cayenne pepper, Mexican oregano.
Contains no major allergens.
Papa Bear
Sea salt, ancho chile powder, Hungarian paprika, coriander powder, guajillo chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, Mexican oregano, ghost pepper powder.
Contains no major allergens.
Grizzly Bear
Sea salt, ancho chile powder, Hungarian paprika, coriander powder, guajillo chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, Carolina reaper powder, Mexican oregano.
Contains no major allergens.
How to use
Use about 2 TBSP per pound of meat. Brown and drain your meat, add the seasoning, and stir over medium heat for about 45 seconds until fragrant. For a saucier finish, add ½ cup water or stock and simmer until it coats. Shake well before use — this blend contains no anticaking agents and will settle.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Best within one year.
Shipping
Orders ship USPS from Cedar Rapids, usually within 2 business days. Local pickup in the Cedar Rapids area is available — just ask.
Sold direct only
Under Iowa's Cottage Food Law, Doc Bear's Comfort Spice Collection is sold directly from us to you. We're not able to offer wholesale, consignment, or resale arrangements at this time.
Returns
All sales are final. These are consumable food products, so we cannot accept returns. If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, email us within 7 days and we will put it right.
Made in Iowa under the Cottage Food Law
This product was produced at a residential property that is exempt from state licensing and inspection.
Doc Bear Enterprises, LLC · Cedar Rapids, Iowa
edward@docbear-ent.com
· (319) 654-5200
Doc Bear's™ is a trademark of Doc Bear Enterprises, LLC.