BHA & BHT Free Italian Herb & Spice Rub
Fragrant, bold, and endlessly versatile, this homemade herb and spice blend is the kind of pantry staple that makes everything it touches taste more intentional. Oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme form a classic Mediterranean backbone, while smoked paprika adds a subtle depth and turmeric brings a warm, earthy undertone that rounds out the whole mix beautifully. The problem with many store-bought seasoning blends is that they quietly contain synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life — and tracking those down on a tiny ingredient label is genuinely tedious. Making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar, full stop. A quick stir, an airtight container, and you're set for up to six months of flavor on demand. Use it as a dry rub for chicken or fish, stir it into olive oil for a quick dipping sauce, or shake it over roasted vegetables before they hit the oven. It's one of those small kitchen wins that quietly upgrades everything else you cook.
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8 servings
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried rosemary, finely crushed
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the oregano, basil, crushed rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl and stir until evenly blended.
- 2
Transfer to an airtight jar and store at room temperature, away from direct heat and light, for up to 6 months.