Pork Free Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off in a big way. This North African blend layers warm, aromatic spices — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and more — into a complex, deeply fragrant mix that elevates everything it touches, from roasted vegetables to braised meats. The optional ground rose petals add a subtle floral note that takes the blend from great to genuinely memorable. Store-bought versions can sometimes include fillers or mystery ingredients, so mixing your own means you know exactly what's going in the jar. Every ingredient here is entirely plant-based and spice-derived, so there's nothing to second-guess when it comes to keeping your cooking free from unwanted additions. Whisk it together in minutes, seal it up, and you've got a pantry staple that stays fresh for up to three months — ready to transform weeknight dinners on demand.
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8 servings
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground dried rose petals (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, paprika, cardamom, black pepper, allspice, cayenne, nutmeg, and cloves in a small bowl and whisk until evenly blended.
- 2
Stir in the ground rose petals, if using, until fully incorporated.
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