Citric Acid Free Creole Herb & Turmeric Seasoning
Homemade spice blends are one of the easiest ways to take control of what actually goes into your food, and this Creole-inspired mix delivers serious depth without a single questionable additive. Store-bought seasoning blends are notorious for sneaking in citric acid as a preservative or anti-caking agent, which makes them a minefield if you're trying to avoid it. This blend keeps things beautifully clean — just garlic, onion, herbs, warming spices, and sea salt, all working together in perfect harmony. The turmeric and ginger bring an earthy, golden warmth, while oregano, thyme, and basil layer in that classic Southern-inspired herbaceous backbone. A whisper of Ceylon cinnamon rounds everything out with subtle sweetness that makes the whole blend feel surprisingly complex. It comes together in minutes and keeps for up to six months in an airtight jar, so you can batch it ahead and reach for it whenever dinner needs a flavor boost. Sprinkle it on roasted vegetables, rub it into chicken, or stir it into a pot of beans — it's endlessly versatile and completely yours to trust.
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12 servings
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp ceylon cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Measure all ingredients into a small mixing bowl and stir until evenly combined with no visible streaks of turmeric or cinnamon.
- 2
Transfer the blend to an airtight jar or container, seal, and store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.