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In my house, blackening seasoning is a staple. I use it ALL the time in just about anything from soups, to salad dressings, to chicken, beef and fish, to casseroles, and much more!
I used to purchase the seasoning blend, but once I started paying attention to the ingredients, I decided that I should just make my own to avoid any preservatives, anti-caking agents, and MSG. Plus, it’s a lot cheaper. I started experimenting and quickly realized how easy it is – I already had all of the ingredients that I needed on hand.
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Homemade Blackened Seasoning
Ditch the store-bought spices and make your own spice blend. Use this tasty blend on your favorite protein for a zesty flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons smoked paprika (sweet or smoked – either or both will work)
- 4 tablespoons onion powder
- 4 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 6 teaspoons sea salt
- 4 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 teaspoons white pepper
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoons thyme
- 1/8 teaspoons ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Stir all of the ingredients together in a bowl and store them in an airtight container.
- This makes a pretty large batch, so if you don’t anticipate using it quickly, I would recommend cutting it in half or quarters for a smaller batch. I make a big batch because we use it in everything!
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I want to try this! I don’t use blackened seasoning, but I’d like to try it.
Is there an error in the recipe? I see two listings for black pepper.
There was an error. That’s what I get for publishing a recipe when I’m lacking on sleep … 🙂
Awesome recipe! Where do you get the coconut sugar?
I get mine at Vitamin Cottage – it’s about $4.50 a pound. I’m sure you could find it online if you can’t find it at a health food store near you.
I have never used this seasoning, but I may make it and see what it is like. Do you just sprinkle it on your food or use it while food is cooking? I thought it might be good on chicken or on my salad. Maybe should put it in a salad dressing.
Hi Nancy – I have used it for both. It is a secret ingredient in a lot of my cooking, but I also love to sprinkle some on salads, potatoes, and even mix in with ranch dressing to make a chili-ranch. It is super versatile! 🙂
Hi, i was in a pinch and needing a blackened seasoning. I found this recipe and used it. I must say, it was a wonderful combination of spices. I couldn’t find the coconut sugar so i substituted it with brown sugar mixed with grated coconut, pounded and then sifted. It produced a moist coating that became somewhat crisp. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us all. Very well done.
Hi Will – That is great! I am so glad you found me and your substitution sounds like it worked perfectly! 🙂
Will it still work if you remove the sugar? I’m trying to remove sugar form my diet.
Hi Linda! Yes, it will! Thank you also for the reminder, as I no longer use the sugar in this blend either. I will make sure I get the recipe updated! 🙂
I want recipe
Hi Barbara! The recipe is in the blog post above! Hope you enjoy!