Aldi's $4 Spice Containers Make Seasoning Meat Easier Than Ever

Some spices come in little packets, and while buying them can save you a few bucks, actually using them in their original packaging can be challenging, not to mention messy. The Crofton Spice Jar at Aldi, which comes in white and blue, might just be what you need to season meat dishes easier. Both colors come in transparent plastic with five sections: four outer compartments and one in the middle. This also minimizes the space you need to organize your spice rack, so you don't have to worry about unsightly clutter. Small kitchens will get the most advantage with this spice-storage hack.

There's a nifty handle to boot and four spoons you can store in the center compartment, so you can easily scoop out dry ingredients. To add to its convenience, the Crofton Spice Jar is leak-proof, helping you avoid messy accidents. For $4, it seems like a good bang for your buck. It's simple, no-fuss, and can easily blend in with your kitchen aesthetic for its minimalistic design.

Home cooks who like working with different types of salt will find the Crofton Spice Jar even more convenient. In just a small stainless container, you can easily reach for pink, kosher, Himalayan, and table salt varieties. Alternatively, you can use it to store your homemade spice rub. Or, if you create the cutest herb garden with this other Aldi find and have too many to use fresh, you can use it to store dried herbs. 

Some people online think that the number of compartments is underwhelming, as a lot of people use more types of spices routinely. If you're using it as a portable organizer for cookouts or camping, you may want more than one. 

With a little imagination, you can use it for something other than its intended purpose. For your at-home coffee bar, coffee grounds, matcha powder, chai blend, and even your own mixes can fit right into the jar, too. It's a smart storage substitute for other kitchen essentials, like rubber bands, toothpicks, matchsticks, and even tealight candles. Green-thumbed individuals might also find this useful for storing seeds, garden clips, leftover jute twine, and fertilizer tablets.