Citrus Free Creole Seasoning
Bold, smoky, and layered with heat, this homemade Creole seasoning blend is the kind of pantry staple that quietly transforms everything it touches. Store-bought spice mixes can be a minefield for anyone avoiding citrus, since some blends sneak in citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer — making it genuinely hard to find a safe option off the shelf. This recipe keeps things clean and straightforward, relying entirely on dried herbs and spices you likely already have on hand. Paprika lays down a rich, earthy base while garlic powder, onion powder, and a trio of peppers build that signature Creole heat and depth. The dried oregano and thyme round everything out with a savory, almost floral note that keeps the blend from tasting one-dimensional. A quick whisk, a jar, and you're set for months of bold, worry-free seasoning. Rub it on chicken, stir it into rice, or shake it over roasted vegetables — this blend earns its place in the rotation 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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