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Did Mcilhenny (tabasco) discontinue their chili starter?

Posted on 8/28/25 at 7:52 pm
Posted by HoboDickCheese
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Posted on 8/28/25 at 7:52 pm
Question is in the title
Posted by NOLAGT
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Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:00 pm to
I think they did, but maybe not that long ago so you may be able to stock up. They have discontinued a lot of their stuff since Covid. I’ll shoot them a email to confirm, I use their products with my side gig.

Edit to add I have a priceless from December of 24 and it’s not on there.

This is all the food items they have now. They have more line items of gifts than food.

This post was edited on 8/28/25 at 8:06 pm
Posted by HoboDickCheese
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Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:06 pm to
quote:

I’ll shoot them a email to confirm, I use their products with my side gig.
I was going to call them tomorrow to find out but I appreciate that

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I have a priceless from December of 24 and it’s not on there.
yea I haven’t been able to find it for a few months so I wasn’t sure
Posted by NOLAGT
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Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:11 pm to
I’ll check a few spots I buy from and see if I can dig up any.
Posted by HoboDickCheese
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Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:19 pm to
I’m in Arkansas, the stuff is nonexistent up here and I have a family member that swears by it
Posted by NOLAGT
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Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:53 pm to
I ship all over the country so I can get it to you easy if there is any. I see some listed online but not sure if they actually have any. Carrol Shelby from tx is supposed to be goos as well as the Cajun power stuff.
Posted by HoboDickCheese
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Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:59 pm to
I’ll drive to south Louisiana if need be.

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Carrol Shelby
as in the cobra designer? That’s wild

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Cajun power
very familiar with their stuff, I especially like their spaghetti sauce
Posted by NOLAGT
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Posted on 8/28/25 at 9:08 pm to
LINK

Yea I haven't tried it but I have heard a lot of people liking it

Found a copy cat for it but no idea if its legit. LINK
This post was edited on 8/28/25 at 9:13 pm
Posted by SpotCheckBilly
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Posted on 8/29/25 at 7:22 am to
quote:

I ship all over the country so I can get it to you easy if there is any. I see some listed online but not sure if they actually have any. Carrol Shelby from tx is supposed to be goos as well as the Cajun power stuff.


We used to be big fans of Carroll Shelby, but they changed the recipe a few years ago, and we never buy it now. The Cajun Power chili starter is good. Kylitos has a recipe using their salsa that makes a good chili.
Posted by NOLAGT
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Posted on 8/29/25 at 7:52 am to
I noticed the box looked different than what I remembered. Thats too bad, they changed it for the worse now...I would bet some cost-cutting measures.

Are you afte the regular or spicy? Ebay has some regular but its pricy since someone is flipping it. A local Rouses might have some regular as well on the shelf, i'll go pass a eye.



This post was edited on 8/29/25 at 9:13 am
Posted by RedFoxx
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Posted on 8/29/25 at 9:10 am to
I have heard they discontinued it, which is a shame because it is good.

I know Calvin’s Bocage Market has a lot of jars. Or at least they did last week.
Posted by NOLAGT
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Posted on 8/29/25 at 9:13 am to
Got a reply, that may be what Rouses said they had. I'll put my eyes on some and report back

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It’s been about two years. The TABASCO Chili Starter has been brought back, but the chili is still on a test market and is not available in my Department at this time. We hope to have it soon. The chili is being sold in Louisiana. You might want to check with Associated Grocers. They might have the chili available for purchase.


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I know Calvin’s Bocage Market has a lot of jars. Or at least they did last week.


That might be the revamp my poc was talking about.

She confirmed what you see out now will be only the regular and its the newly released batches.

So HDC if I see some, you want me to ship you some? nolagt3 at gmail dot come if you want to shoot me ya addy.
This post was edited on 8/29/25 at 9:57 am
Posted by Ry_garou
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Posted on 8/29/25 at 1:25 pm to
If it is available in your area I highly recommend Cajun Power Makin Chili.
Cajun Power Makin Chili
Posted by robot55
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Posted on 8/29/25 at 1:37 pm to
Rouses on Florida blvd in Baton Rouge has it.
Posted by NOLAGT
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Posted on 8/29/25 at 5:01 pm to
Rouses on camellia Boulevard in Laffey has it too. So yep like she said it’s back out at a few places in Louisiana.

I hear it was at NuNus too



This post was edited on 8/29/25 at 5:06 pm
Posted by HoboDickCheese
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Posted on 8/29/25 at 6:34 pm to
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if I see some, you want me to ship you some?
Let me check with my family member to see how bad he wants it . I’ll let you know one way or the other though, thanks for the help . I’ve got a Uncle that lives in Lafayette so I may have him just go and clean house of all the jars he can find
Posted by LSUlove
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Posted on 8/30/25 at 2:22 pm to
I’ve seen it at rouses.

This online store carries it too.

LINK

I think they discontinued the spicy version though. Haven’t see that in a while.

Posted by TBoy
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Posted on 8/30/25 at 2:45 pm to
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If it is available in your area I highly recommend Cajun Power Makin Chili.

Came here to suggest Cajun Power. Really good and consistent.
Posted by pdubya76
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Posted on 8/30/25 at 7:53 pm to
Another vote for the Cajun power chili starter . The spaghetti sauce is good too.
Posted by BeepBopBoop
Northshore
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Posted on 8/31/25 at 10:55 pm to
Saw it today on shelf at Rouses Covington 190 Claiborne location
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