Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
6 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe
Description
The Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe combines salt, celery seed, sweet and smoked paprika, ground mustard, ginger, bay leaf, black and white pepper, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, mace, cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves. Grinding these whole and ground spices together yields a versatile seasoning powder similar to the traditional Old Bay blend.
The mixture balances savory, smoky, and warm spice notes for depth, making it suitable for enhancing shellfish, fried foods, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. The finely ground texture ensures even seasoning when sprinkled or used in rubs.
This seasoning can store in an airtight jar placed in a cool, dark location to preserve freshness for up to three months. Making it at home allows for fresh spice flavor and customizing proportions if desired. Approximately 1/4 cup is yielded by this recipe.
Ingredients
- 3/4 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon celery seed
- 2 teaspoons paprika sweet
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard ground
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 5 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon mace ground
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/16 teaspoon cloves ground
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a coffee or spice grinder or small blender and grind until it's a smooth powder. Transfer the spice blend to an airtight jar and store in a dark, cool place.For optimal flavor use within 3 months.Makes about 1/4 cup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 6 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1teaspoon | |
| Calories | 6kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 218IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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