Karen’s Best Cajun Seasoning Blend

Description

The most flavorful Cajun Seasoning Blend with a nice spicy kick!
See the important ingredients that make it special.
Salt-free ~ add salt when needed.

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 
• 4 teaspoons dried granulated garlic 
• 2 tablespoons dehydrated toasted onion 
• 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel 
• 1 tablespoon red chile flakes 
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder (gives a nice smoke essence)
• 1  1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 
• 1 teaspoon ground bayleaf 
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves  

Method

The method depends on if you are grinding your own spices OR purchasing them ground.

To make: Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Like it spicier? Add a pinch of freshly ground cayenne pepper.

I grind my own spices to achieve the perfect consistency.

I use a spice grinder, and grind these herbs and spices so they have a fine coarsely-ground consistency – but not too ground that it’s a powder.

When spices are ground right before using – the best and freshest blend is achieved.
And – the freshness of the spices is important too!

Lemon Rind: You can dehydrate the peels, then grind.
Alternately – finely grate the rind, place on a piece of parchment paper
and air dry in the sun.

This is a mildly spicy blend – want more kick? – add a touch of cayenne pepper.

This is a salt-free blend. I add a touch Himalayan Pink Sea Salt when using the blend.

Use for blackening, and an all-purpose seasoning.

See Recipes with Karen’s Best Cajun Seasoning Blend:
Cajun Seasonings with Blackened Halibut (How to Blacken Fish)
Dirty Rice 

See BLOG for more photos, information and how to “blacken” fish.

This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer

Notes

Makes: 1/2 cup