Description
Homemade Cajun Seasoning is a vibrant and versatile spice blend that brings the smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors of authentic Cajun cuisine to your kitchen. Simple to make with common pantry spices, this customizable blend is perfect for seasoning meats, vegetables, snacks, and more, elevating your dishes with bold and irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
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Spices for Homemade Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Measure and prepare each spice carefully, ensuring freshness for the best flavor. Use a clean dry bowl or a shaker jar to mix them.
- Combine All Spices: Pour the measured paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt into your mixing container.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use a spoon or shake the jar vigorously until all spices are evenly blended, creating a uniform color and texture.
- Store Properly: Transfer your Homemade Cajun Seasoning into an airtight container or a glass spice jar to keep it fresh and flavorful.
Notes
- Use fresh spices to maximize aroma and taste.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper quantity to suit your desired heat level.
- Grind whole peppercorns or dried herbs if possible for fresher flavors.
- Label your blend with the date to track freshness; replace seasoning every 6 months.
- Make the seasoning in small batches to maintain potency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 6
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.1g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cajun seasoning, homemade spice blend, Cajun spice mix, gluten free seasoning, Cajun recipe, homemade seasoning, spice rub
