Blackened Seasoning
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 teaspoons
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Calories
8 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Blackened Seasoning
Description
The blackened seasoning combines common spices such as sweet and smoked paprika, cumin, dark brown sugar, and dried oregano, along with garlic and onion powders. Salt and optional cayenne pepper add seasoning depth and heat, respectively. When mixed, these ingredients produce a fine powder suited for coating proteins before cooking, especially in techniques that impart a crisp, flavorful crust.
This spice blend's flavor profile is smoky with moderate sweetness from the brown sugar, complemented by earthy herbs and pungent garlic and onion powders. The optional cayenne provides a customizable kick. Preparation is straightforward: mixing and storing keeps the blend ready for repeated use.
Increasing the cayenne powder adjusts the spiciness, making this blend flexible for different heat tolerances. The long shelf life of up to six months in a sealed container makes it convenient for home cooks to keep on hand for quick seasoning needs.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder optional
Instructions
- Combine spices and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Store in a small sealed container up to 6 months.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount to control the heat level in the seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6teaspoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 8 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 8 | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 412IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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