Citric Acid Free Creole Seasoning
Bold, smoky, and layered with heat, this homemade Creole seasoning blend is the kind of pantry staple that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Store-bought spice mixes are a minefield for anyone avoiding citric acid, since it often sneaks in as a preservative or anti-caking agent without much fanfare on the label. Making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar — nothing more than paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, three kinds of pepper, and salt. The combination of black, white, and cayenne pepper gives this blend a complex, building heat that's far more interesting than a one-note kick. Dried oregano and thyme round out the savory backbone, while paprika adds that signature deep color and subtle sweetness. Whisk everything together, pour it into an airtight jar, and you've got a reliable, clean-label seasoning that keeps for up to six months. Shake it over chicken, stir it into rice, or use it as a dry rub — this blend earns its place on the counter fast.
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16 servings
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- 2
Whisk or stir with a fork until the spices are evenly distributed and no clumps remain.
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