Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe
Multiple layers of complex flavors have made this iconic American spice blend a household favorite for generations. Old Bay Seasoning is fabulous as an all-purpose seasoning blend and is sure to win a permanent place at your dinner table!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon celery seed (see note)
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 5 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground mace
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/16 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a coffee or spice grinder or small blender and grind until it's a smooth powder. Transfer the spice blend to an airtight jar and store in a dark, cool place.For optimal flavor use within 3 months.Makes about 1/4 cup.
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Notes
Instead of the salt and celery seed you can substitute 1 tablespoon celery salt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoonCalories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 438mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 218IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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