Pork Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Seafood boils, crab cakes, and seasoned fries all deserve a bold, aromatic backbone — and this homemade blend delivers exactly that. Every ingredient here is pure spice and herb, so there's no guesswork about hidden additives or mystery fillers that sometimes sneak into commercial seasoning packets. The warm earthiness of turmeric and ginger plays beautifully against the herbal lift of thyme, oregano, and basil, while celery salt ties everything together with that classic coastal-kitchen character. A whisper of Ceylon cinnamon rounds out the heat without overpowering, and the optional cloves add a subtle depth for anyone who wants to lean into the complexity. Once you've mixed it up and sealed it in a jar, you've got a pantry staple ready to go for the next three months. Shake it over shrimp, stir it into a dipping sauce, or dust it on roasted potatoes — the versatility is genuinely impressive. Making your own spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you reach for it.
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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.