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Kentucky Rust Dust
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KRD Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients:
2-3 large boneless/skinless chicken breasts
2 quarts chicken broth
2/3 box of oven ready lasagna noodles
broken into 2 in. pieces
10-12 ounce frozen peas and carrots
3 tablespoons Kentucky Rust Dust
Mild or Medium
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons dried parsley
1 stick of butter (4 ounce)
1 cup of whipping heavy cream
Additional salt to taste
Instructions:
Place chicken and broth in an Instapot and pressure cook for 36 minutes. Release pressure and shred chicken then add all other ingredients except the butter and cream. Pressure cook another 36 minutes. Release pressure again then stir in butter, cream, and salt to taste if needed.
About Us
In February 2021, I decided to elevate our family burgers with a special spice mix. What began as a simple experiment turned into a flavorful blend that we couldn't get enough of—we even had burgers five times that week! Realizing its potential, we discovered that this mix enhanced not just burgers but also steak, chicken, wings, fish, seafood, pork, brisket, soups, veggies, mac n' cheese, mashed potatoes, salads, and even popcorn. Our blend comes in varying heat levels: from mild to blazing hot with variations of Cayenne, Ghost, and Carolina Reaper peppers, available in 2.0 oz and 5 oz bottles. Kentucky Rust Dust became a kitchen essential in our house, replacing simple salt and pepper for more robust flavor!
Leveraging my wife's home bakery, we began producing and selling the seasoning through direct sales and farmer's markets. By 2022, we had transitioned the bakery into a commercial establishment, adhering to all food safety regulations. We started with one name, but after discovering it was too similar to an existing brand, we brainstormed and came up with "Kentucky Rust Dust"—a name that reflects my Kentucky roots, our family name, and the fine, dusty texture of the seasoning. The logo design went through several iterations and is now in the final stages of trademark registration, with official approval expected soon.
Over the last three years, we've experimented with packaging, pricing, and marketing, leading to a significant milestone in April 2023 when we transitioned to wholesale. This move increased our business tenfold in just eight months. By May 2024, we secured our first regional grocery chain, owned by the Houchens Group, with stores across Western Kentucky, and we’re aiming to expand further within their network. Year-to-date, our growth has already tripled compared to 2023.
Leveraging my background in Industrial Automation, I'm cautious yet prepared for expansion. While I’m eager to scale up production, I'm holding off on major investments until contracts are secured. Once demand exceeds local capacity, we plan to move to co-packers to maintain quality while scaling.
Continuous improvement is essential to us. In 2023, we upgraded packaging to foil induction seals, bought a couple small scale pieces of equipment to speed up production and reduce prices to become more competitive. Our product remains pure—no additives, no MSG—choosing to avoid chemical anti-caking agents despite the potential for clumping, to ensure our seasoning stays natural and free from harmful ingredients.
Looking ahead, we're developing new blends, including a Mexican seasoning and a BBQ mix, and we hope to bring a snack mix to market someday, although these are still in R&D. We're committed to expanding our product line without sacrificing the quality that our customers have come to love.
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Delivery Info
Useful information about delivery and returns
You can purchase your items online for pick up at our manufacturing location, ship them directly to your doorstep, or pickup at any of our current 51 retail partners (see new additions to list below the first list) (pre-order not available for our retailers through this site).
Rian's Fatted Calf - Bowling Green, KY
Hancock’s Neighborhood Market - Cadiz, KY
Persnickety Pig - Cadiz, KY
Apple House Mercantile - Central City, KY
Farmstead Butcher Block - Central City, KY
Crofton Country Cupboard - Crofton, KY
The Cupcake Ladies Baking Co - Crofton, KY
Detweiler Meats - Crofton, KY
Detweilers Country Store - Cub Run, KY
Townsends Market - Dixon, KY
Clarks Appliance & Tire - Greenville, KY
On Main - Greenville, KY
The Country Pantry - Guthrie, KY
The Wagon Wheel Outlet - Guthrie, KY
Casey Jones Distillery Gifts - Hopkinsville, KY
Indian Hills Automotive - Hopkinsville, KY
Burgasm Urban Eats - Hopkinsville, KY (Food Truck)
Gracious Me - Hopkinsville, KY
Broadbent's - Kuttawa, KY
Poppy’s Meat Shop - Ledbetter, KY
The Loft - Leitchfield, KY
Calhoun’s Custom Meats - Madisonville, KY
BestWay - Nortonville, KY
Hill View Farms Market - Owensboro, KY
Crazy Me Gifts - Owensboro, KY
Dutch Kuntry - Pembroke/Fairview, KY
Marshall’s IGA - Possum Trot, KY
B & H Butcher Block - Princeton, KY
As of 5/20/2024, we are glad to announce the addition of 23 new stores! We have partnered with a few of the grocery chains within the Houchens Group. Those stores are Food Giant, Sureway, and Market Place....located in the following cities/towns:
Food Giant - Beechmont, KY
Food Giant - Benton, KY
Food Giant - Cadiz, KY
Food Giant - Calvert City, KY
Food Giant - Central City, KY
Food Giant - Dawson Springs, KY
Food Giant - Eddyville, KY
Food Giant - Elkton, KY
Food Giant - Guthrie, KY
Food Giant - Greenville, KY
Sureway (All 3 of them) - Henderson, KY
Food Giant - Hopkinsville, KY
Marketplace - Madisonville, KY
Sureway - Madisonville, KY
Food Giant - Marion, KY
Food Giant - Mayfield, KY
Food Giant - Murray, KY
Food Giant - Princeton, KY
Sureway - Providence, KY
Food Giant - Reidland, KY
Food Giant - Sturgis, KY
Also used by the following restaurants/Food Trucks:
Burgasm Urban Eats (Food Truck)
Charlie Bills in Greenville, KY
At the Secure Checkout page, you‘ll see the ordered item’s description, its price, and pickup/delivery option chosen. Where available, you can also choose a faster delivery method for each item on your order for an additional fee. Delivery times vary depending on your selected delivery address, availability of your items, quantity ordered, and the time of the day you place your order.
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Location
We are located in a rural area of southwestern KY. Try us out! We believe you’ll be hooked after one taste!
M-F 8AM-5PM Central