BHA & BHT Free Baharat
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this Middle Eastern spice blend layers black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and ginger into something that smells absolutely incredible the moment you open the jar. It's the kind of blend that transforms roasted meats, rice dishes, and stews from ordinary to genuinely memorable. The problem with most store-bought spice blends is that they often sneak in preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life — and those additives can be surprisingly hard to spot on a label. Making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going into every pinch. Just whisk the spices together, transfer to an airtight jar, and you've got a fresh, clean blend that keeps for up to three months. The optional cayenne gives you a gentle kick if you want a little heat, but the blend is beautifully balanced either way. Once you have a homemade jar of this on your spice rack, you'll wonder how you ever cooked without it.
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8 servings
- 1 tbsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp ground allspice
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground dried ginger
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, dried ginger, and cayenne (if using) in a small bowl and whisk until evenly blended.
- 2
If using whole spices, grind them in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle until finely ground before combining.
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