Pecan Free Gluten Free Cajun Seasoning
Making your own Cajun seasoning from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you reach for it. This blend layers smoked and sweet paprika together for that deep, complex base, then builds heat with cayenne and white pepper while garlic, onion, oregano, and thyme round everything out into something genuinely bold and aromatic. Store-bought spice blends can be a real gamble — shared facilities and mystery additives make it hard to know exactly what's in the jar. Mixing it yourself means you control every single ingredient, and this one happens to be naturally free from tree nuts of any kind. It comes together in minutes with a quick stir, then stores in an airtight container for up to six months, so you'll always have a reliable, flavor-packed seasoning on hand. Shake it over chicken, shrimp, roasted vegetables, or anything else that needs a little Southern heat.
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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.