Turkey 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. Two types of paprika bring both depth and sweetness, while cayenne and white pepper stack the heat in a way that feels complex rather than just hot. Garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and thyme round it all out into a seasoning that works on everything from roasted vegetables to grilled proteins. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield of hidden fillers, anti-caking agents, and shared processing lines — making this from-scratch version a genuinely smarter choice. Everything here is a pure, single-ingredient spice or herb, so you know exactly what's going into your food. It takes about two minutes to stir together and keeps for up to six months in an airtight jar, meaning you can batch it once and season boldly all season long.
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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.