Beef Free Gluten Free Cajun Seasoning
Bold, smoky, and layered with heat, this homemade Cajun seasoning blend is the kind of pantry staple that makes everything it touches taste like it came from a serious kitchen. The combination of smoked and sweet paprika builds a rich, complex base, while cayenne and white pepper deliver that signature Southern kick without overwhelming the dish. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield of hidden fillers, anti-caking agents, and cross-contamination risks, so mixing your own from scratch puts you fully in control of every ingredient. All ten components here are pure, plant-based spices and dried herbs — no meat-derived additives, no mystery ingredients, just clean, honest flavor. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a spoon, and once it's sealed in a jar it stays potent for up to six months. Shake it onto roasted vegetables, stir it into soups, or rub it on chicken before it hits the grill — the possibilities are genuinely endless.
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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.