Cajun Spice Mix

Cajun Spice Mix Recipe

By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Use this Cajun seasoning for barbecue ribs, chicken, blackened fish, Cajun soups or sauces, blackened steaks, and blackened pastas. This makes a lot, so if you have a small family or do not intend to use it often, feel free to cut the recipe in half.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 1-1/4 cups

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup kosher salt (not table salt)
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1/4 cup Hungarian paprika
• 1 Tablespoon onion powder
• 1 Tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon dried basil
• 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 Tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation:

Combine salt, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, basil, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, thyme, cumin, and white pepper until well-mixed.

Place the spice mix in a glass jar and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place up to 3 months.

Use this mixture for barbecue ribs, chicken, blackened fish, Cajun soups or sauces, blackened steaks, and blackened pastas.

Yield: about 1-1/4 cups