Artificial Food Coloring Free Gluten Free Cajun Seasoning
Store-bought spice blends are one of the sneakiest sources of unwanted additives, and many commercial Cajun seasonings contain dyes or synthetic colorants to boost that vivid orange-red color. This homemade blend skips all of that entirely — every ingredient is a pure, single-source spice or herb with nothing artificial hiding in the mix. The combination of smoked and sweet paprika gives you that deep, rich color naturally, while cayenne, white pepper, and black pepper layer in a bold, complex heat that store-bought versions rarely match. Dried oregano and thyme round things out with an earthy backbone that makes this blend genuinely versatile across chicken, seafood, rice dishes, and beyond. It comes together in minutes with a single bowl and a spoon, and once it's sealed in a jar it keeps for up to six months — so you can batch it ahead and have clean, flavorful seasoning ready whenever you need it. Knowing exactly what's in your spice rack is a small thing that makes a big difference, especially when you're cooking for anyone who needs to avoid synthetic additives.
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12 servings
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp white pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and white pepper in a small bowl and stir until evenly blended.
- 2
Transfer the seasoning blend to an airtight jar or container and seal tightly. Store at room temperature away from heat and light for up to 6 months.