homemade cajun seasoning blend

Necedah, WI
Updated on May 2, 2013

Use this homemade spice blend in Cajun and Creole recipes. You can also use it in place of salt to liven up any dish, or mix a scoop of it with olive oil or buttermilk for an easy marinade. Adapted from: Mother Earth News

Rate
prep time 20 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6 / 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon fine raw sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ground smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder, or dried chilies
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder

How To Make homemade cajun seasoning blend

  • Step 1
    Combine all ingredients with a mortar and pestle or a food processor. Store in an airtight jar. The little spice jars with rubber gasket seals will keep your homemade spice blends fresh longer than jars with screw-top lids.

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