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Simple All-Purpose Seasoning Recipe (To Use For Everything!)
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Simple All-Purpose Seasoning Recipe (To Use For Everything!)

Pack flavor into chicken wings and thighs, minute steak, pork chops, soups, casseroles, potatoes, vegetables and more with this homemade all-purpose seasoning. It takes only a few minutes to make up a batch to go in your pantry to grab whenever you need to add a little more 'pizzazz' to a dish. You only need 7 simple basic herbs and spices, and it's so easy to swap things in and out to suit your taste.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 tablespoons
Calories: 19 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For dry rub
  • 2 teaspoons paprika regular or smoked
  • 2 tablespoons dried herbs I like Italian mixed herbs (usually includes some or all of: oregano, parsley, basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, marjoram)
  • ½ teaspoon cumin increase to 1 teaspoon if you like, ground
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (substitute with white pepper)

Instructions

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  1. Mix all of the spices and herbs together in an airtight container such as a spice jar.
  2. Label the jar with the contents and date and store in a cool, dry place such as the pantry for 6 to 12 months.

Notes

  • How to use: As a dry rub for chicken, steak, pork, shrimp, salmon, or any other meat or fish. Rub generously all over. Mix a teaspoon into meatballs or burgers. Use to season potatoes such as homemade fries or roast potatoes. Sprinkle over roasted or vegetables. Stir a teaspoon or more into soups, casseroles and stews.
  • Make into a paste to massage into meat by adding 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and a teaspoon of brown sugar or honey if you like. Try this on pork, salmon or make this air fryer rotisserie chicken if you have an air fryer!
  • To make into a marinade, stir about half of the seasoning into a quarter cup of olive oil, half a cup of Greek yogurt and the juice of half a lemon. Use to marinate up to 2 pounds (1 kilo) of meat or fish. 
  • Variations: Add a pinch of chili flakes or red pepper flakes for a little heat, or half a teaspoon of cinnamon for sweetness. Substitute in half a teaspoon to a teaspoon of any other herbs and spices you have or like, such as dill, tarragon, mint, cilantro (coriander). For pork, try a large pinch of fennel seeds. For salmon, add extra dill and parsley.
  • How much to use: Use around 1 tablespoon of the seasoning per 2 pounds (1 kilo) of meat or fish, or to taste. There are no rules, really. Just rub or sprinkle to taste. 
  • How much to use: Use around 1 tablespoon of the seasoning per 2 pounds (1 kilo) of meat or fish, or to taste. There are no rules, really. Just rub or sprinkle to taste. 
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container such as a jar with a lid in a cool, dry and dark place such as your pantry. Label with the contents and date. Lasts for 6 to 12 months if the herbs and spices you use are fairly fresh.

Nutrition Information

Calories 19kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Sodium 876mg (37%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 574IU (11%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 19

% Daily Value*

Calories 19kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 876mg 37%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 574IU 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.