The Best Homemade Cajun Seasoning Recipe
User Reviews
5
The Best Homemade Cajun Seasoning Recipe
Description
The Best Homemade Cajun Seasoning Recipe offers a curated combination of coarse sea salt, ground mustard, onion and garlic granules, and spices like white pepper, cumin, cayenne, paprika, and thyme. The blend is prepared simply by mixing all the dry ingredients until combined, making it easy to tailor portions as needed. This seasoning mix brings warmth and complexity from the balance of spicy cayenne and aromatic herbs, suited for Cajun-style cooking or to add depth to grilled or roasted items. Stored in a covered container, it retains potency for up to a year, allowing for convenient use in multiple meals. Variations may include swapping thyme for oregano or basil, or using powdered onion and garlic for a smoother texture, offering flexibility to customize the seasoning to personal preferences or recipe needs.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sea salt coarse
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon onion granules
- 1 tablespoon garlic granules
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon thyme
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a small size bowl.
- Mix until everything is combined. Cover and store until ready to use
Notes
- This seasoning can be prepared weeks or months in advance, storing well in a covered container.
- Keep the seasoning in a cupboard to maintain its flavor for up to one year.
- Thyme can be substituted with oregano or basil according to taste.
- Onion and garlic granules may be replaced with their powdered forms for a finer texture.