Homemade Cajun Seasoning is a tasty blend of spices that is quick and easy to assemble. The DIY Spice blend is made with common pantry staples to make an affordable mix to use on endless possibilities.
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❤️ Why this recipe works
- Making homemade spices is affordable and you control the ingredients.
- It is easy to use simple pantry ingredients to make cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
- Smoked Paprika: The smokiness adds amazing flavor. In a pinch, regular paprika can be used.
- Cayenne Pepper: Cajun flavors are all about spice, and cayenne pepper gives you the spice needed.
- Ground Thyme: Adds an earthy balance to the spices.
- Dried Oregano: Another herb to balance the spices
- Onion Powder, Garlic Powder: Needed to round out the spicy flavors.
- Black Pepper, Salt: Everything tastes better with both of these seasonings
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Equipment
🔪 Instructions
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- Step 1: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together paprika, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, and salt.
- Step 2: Store the seasoning in an airtight covered container for up to 6 months.
How to store, reheat, and freeze
- Store seasonings in mason jars or a covered airtight container for up to 6 months in the pantry.
💭 Expert Tips
Expert Tip: For optimum freshness, always check store-bought spices for expiration dates
Frequently Asked Questions
The biggest difference between the two is creole uses tomatoes and Cajun does not add tomatoes for flavoring.
Cajun seasoning is a spicy blend of seasoning that adds robust flavors to your favorite chicken, pork, pasta, and BBQ recipes
Serving Suggestions
Whole roasted cauliflower is one of my favorite treats and we use cajun seasoning to put this cauliflower over the top delish
One of our most popular side dishes is roasted green beans, sprinkle some of the Cajun seasoning on the beans.
Our roasted chicken drumsticks would be amazing with this cajun seasoning.
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Cajun Seasoning Blend
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 Tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together paprika, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, and salt. Store in an airtight container.
- Store in an airtight covered container for up to 6 months.
