homemade old bay seasoning mix

Long Island, NY
Updated on Oct 16, 2010

This spice blend is PERFECT to use when your recipe calls for 'Old Bay Seasoning', but you don't have any! I've used this many times and I love it! These are ingredients that you probably already have in your spice cabinet!

prep time 10 Min
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg-fresh ground if possible
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • UPDATE - i recently did a side by side taste test of this recipe with a container of old bay..
  • - and based on that test
  • - i would use only a pinch of the nutmeg,
  • - cinnamon and cloves,
  • - instead of 1/4 tsp. of each

How To Make homemade old bay seasoning mix

  • Step 1
    Mix all ingredients together and use in place of 'Old Bay Seasoning' in any recipe!
  • Step 2
    Store leftover spice blend in an airtight container.

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