Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
1 2.2 oz jar
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Calories
94 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Description
The recipe produces a fresh lemon pepper spice by first peeling lemons using a paring knife, taking care to retain the white pith for stronger flavor. The peels are dried using a food dehydrator or low oven until fully dry. These dried peels are combined with whole black peppercorns, kosher salt, and garlic powder, then ground in a high-powered blender to the preferred consistency.
This seasoning balance offers lemon's citrus brightness alongside pepper's heat and salt's savoriness, enriched by a subtle hint of garlic. The texture may vary from coarse shards to finer powder depending on blending duration. Storing the blend in airtight containers preserves aroma and potency.
This versatile lemon pepper can season grilled meats, fish, roasted vegetables, or be added to dressings and sauces. The method encourages control over freshness and allows substitution of some ingredients based on availability.
Additional notes outline storage duration (up to 2 years with declining potency after months), substitution suggestions (table salt, ground pepper, onion powder or herbs for garlic powder), and drying alternatives such as oven drying at low temperatures.
Ingredients
- 1.25 oz black peppercorns 1/4 cup
- .4 oz lemon peel peels from approximately 4 lemons, dried
- .55 oz kosher salt 2 teaspoons
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- With a paring knife or a good peeler, peel lemons, being sure to leave as much of the white part on the lemon as possible.
- Line peels on a food dehydrator tray, set dehydrator for 135 degrees and dehydrate for 1 hour until lemon peels are dried.
- Add lemon peels, peppercorns, kosher salt, and garlic powder to Vitamix or another high powered blender or spice blender. Blend until it's a preferred grind.
- Store in an airtight container in spice drawer or add to a freezer for extended storage.
Notes
- Store the seasoning in an airtight container away from light and heat to maintain freshness, or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Table salt can substitute kosher salt if added after blending to avoid clumping.
- If whole peppercorns are unavailable, ground pepper is a suitable 1:1 swap.
- Garlic powder can be replaced with onion powder or dried herbs like basil, oregano, parsley, or cilantro to change flavor.
- If a dehydrator is unavailable, dry lemon peels in the oven at the lowest temperature setting for 2-3 hours until fully dried.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12.2 oz jar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 489mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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