Homemade Creole Seasoning
Easily make your own spice blend for Cajun and Creole cooking, as well as the low country cuisines of the southern United States.
Servings: 8 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Thyme
- 2 teaspoons Oregano
- 1 tablespoon Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
Extra Bold Creole Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Instructions
- Using a sifter, sift the garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt and sugar into a bowl.
- Whisk to combine and verify there are no lumps.
- Add the thyme, oregano and parsley. MIx to combine.
Notes
If you prefer a completely pulverized spice mix, you can use a coffee/spice grinder to grind the spice mix to a powder.
Some Creole Seasonings are more red in color. Just add more paprika if you want more color!
Yield: approximately 1 cup
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