Old Bay Seasoning
Creating your own homemade Old Bay seasoning is not just a fun kitchen project; it’s an opportunity to enhance your cooking with personalized flavors. With just a few simple ingredients, including the essential bay leaves, you can produce a blend that elevates your meals and keeps your palate excited.
Equipment
- spice grinder, blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 5-6 bay leaves
- 3/4 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp paprika sweet or hot or a mix of both
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/16 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- In your spice grinder, food processor, or blender, grind the bay leaves and salt until they are a powder.
- Add the remaining ingredients and process again until it is all very finelly blended
- Transfer your homemade Old Bay seasoning into a clean, airtight container. A glass jar is ideal, as it keeps the spices fresh and allows you to easily see how much you have left.
- Don’t forget to label your jar with the name and date. This blend will stay fresh for several months,
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