Make your own Creole Seasoning for all your recipe needs.
A great perk to making your own blends like this rather than getting the store-bought kind, is you can control the salt in your seasoning. If you are on a sodium-restricted diet, this is a very important thing for you to be able to manage. While I am not on a sodium restricted diet, I have never been one for using much salt in my foods. I often find that pre-made blends are way too salty for me and actually hurt my mouth. Not any more!
Homemade Creole Seasoning
In a bowl, combine the following:
- 1/3 c paprika
- 2 Tb onion powder
- 2 Tb garlic powder
- 2 Tb oregano
- 2 Tb basil
- 1 Tb thyme
- 1 Tb black pepper
- 1 Tb white pepper
- 1 Tb cayenne pepper
- 1 Tb salt
- 1 Tb celery seed
If you want a fine, powdered seasoning, you can pulse this blend in a food processor until it is the consistency that you like. However, I find that this is more than sufficient for my tastes.
Store it in an airtight jar and use these as needed. The other day, I shared on Instagram, that I had made creole grilled pork chops. I used this seasoning as a rub on some pork chops, let them sit for a few minutes and then grilled them. Words can not suffice. You must try it yourself!
Felice says
January 8, 2015 at 11:19 pmJust used your creole seasoning to make a dish called country captain (have you heard of it?). It called for “tony chachere’s seasoning” but I used your recipe to make a substitute. Turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Constance J Smith says
January 9, 2015 at 8:48 amThank you Felice! That is one of my favorite blends to use :)
barbara hamilton says
August 11, 2013 at 12:22 pmThank you!! Live in Houston and we love our Cajun!!!
Anne @ Webicurean says
August 11, 2013 at 11:40 amI love making my own spice combos–I feel they taste so much better. These look great!
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Carla says
August 11, 2013 at 11:29 amLove making my own seasonings at home! I also love how you did the pictures of the spices coming together.
thatskinnychickcanbake says
August 11, 2013 at 10:10 amTwo great recipes, Conni! A great resource!!!
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Chris Baccus says
August 11, 2013 at 9:24 amBoth look great and there's something so beautiful when all the spices come together. Will be trying the Cajun mix real soon.
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adamjholland says
August 11, 2013 at 9:11 amBeautiful presentation and … nice spice!
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Nichole C says
August 11, 2013 at 8:58 amI have been trying to make my own spice combos lately, and am totally adding these to the list! Thanks :)
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