Nitrate & Nitrite Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Making your own spice blend at home is one of the smartest moves you can make when you're trying to avoid hidden additives in packaged seasonings. Many commercial blends sneak in anti-caking agents or preservatives that can be hard to spot on a label, so mixing your own puts you fully in control. This blend layers celery salt, garlic, onion, and a warm backbone of turmeric and ginger, with dried herbs like thyme, oregano, and basil rounding everything out into something genuinely complex and craveable. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon adds subtle warmth without tipping into sweetness, and the optional ground cloves give it a little extra depth if you're feeling bold. Everything gets whisked together in one bowl and stored in an airtight jar — it honestly couldn't be simpler. Use it on seafood, roasted vegetables, popcorn, or anywhere you'd reach for a classic coastal-style seasoning. Once you have a jar of this on your shelf, you'll wonder why you ever bought the pre-made stuff.
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16 servings
- 2 tbsp celery salt
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves (optional)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the celery salt, dried parsley, turmeric, ginger, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, Ceylon cinnamon, ground cloves (if using), and fine sea salt in a small mixing bowl and whisk until evenly blended with no streaks of turmeric remaining.
- 2
Transfer the blend to an airtight jar or container, seal tightly, and store at room temperature away from direct light and heat for up to 3 months.