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    Feb 7, 2023

    All Purpose Seasoning

    Published on Feb 7, 2023. Updated on Feb 8, 2023. By Tayo. This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure. Leave a Comment

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    Loaded with smoky peppers, dried herbs, fragrant aromatics, and spices, this all-purpose seasoning blend is the perfect everyday seasoning for stews, stir-fries, roasting meats, vegetables, and more!

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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🧾 Ingredients Used
    • 🔪 How To Make This Recipe
    • 🥫 Storage
    • 💭 Tips and Variations
    • 🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?
    • 👩‍🍳 Frequently asked questions
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    Made with common spices you probably already have in your spice cupboard, this all purpose seasoning mix turns everyday spices into something exceptional. It's slightly spicy and smoky with herby back notes and sweetness from the garlic and onion.

    This all purpose spice mix is the perfect addition to savory dishes like roasted meats. Plus, it's gluten free, and free of added sugar and preservatives, unlike your favorite brands from the store.

    🧾 Ingredients Used

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    ingredients to make all purpose seasoning
    • Peppers: Smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
    • Herbs: Dried oregano and dried parsley.
    • Aromatics: Garlic powder and onion powder.
    • Other spices: Cumin and kosher salt.

    🔪 How To Make This Recipe

    Here's how to make this easy homemade spice blend.

    1. Add all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
    2. Mix together using a whisk or a small blender.
    3. Store in an airtight container.
    4. Use as desired in your recipe.

    🥫 Storage

    To avoid clumping and to preserve the freshness of your all-purpose spice blend, store it in a sealed jar like a spice jar. Keep it in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, like in your spice cabinet or pantry.

    💭 Tips and Variations

    •  If you live in a humid area, add a silica gel packet to your spice jar to avoid clumping.
    • Shake the jar well before using it to reintegrate all of the individual spices.
    • Make a big batch of this spice mixture to share with friends and family. 
    • Use your favorite spices and herbs, like thyme, basil, celery seeds, coriander, etc., to make it your own.
    • Substitute celery salt for kosher salt for another layer of aroma and flavor.
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    🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?

    This homemade seasoning mix will become your go-to spice blend to season different types of meat, like chicken, beef, pork, lamb, and more. It adds so much flavor to chicken thighs, catfish, salmon, or pork chops. It's also the perfect flavor for roasting broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, or your favorite vegetables!

    👩‍🍳 Frequently asked questions

    What is all purpose seasoning made of?

    Although every all purpose seasoning recipe is slightly different, they usually try to create a balanced flavor using a blend of spices. I find that dried peppers (smoked paprika, cayenne, black pepper), herbs (oregano and parsley), aromatics (dehydrated garlic and onion powder), cumin, and salt are the perfect blend to season any type of protein or vegetable.

    Is all purpose seasoning the same as seasoned salt?

    Basically, yes. All-purpose seasoning mixes are blends of various ingredients that complement each other well. Most seasoned salt recipes have similar formulas as all purpose spice mixes and can usually be used interchangeably.

    Is all purpose seasoning good on fish?

    Yes! This all purpose seasoning is delicious on any type of protein, including fish. The smoky, spicy peppers add heat, while the parsley, oregano, garlic, and onion draw out the natural savoriness in cod or salmon. If you love cooking fish, you should make a batch of my homemade fish seasoning! It's similar to this all purpose blend but includes a few extra ingredients that make fish taste amazing every time.

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    Check out these other homemade seasoning blends!

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    All Purpose Seasoning

    Loaded with smoky peppers, dried herbs, fragrant aromatics, and spices, this all-purpose seasoning blend is the perfect everyday seasoning for stews, stir-fries, roasting meats, vegetables, and more!
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    Course: Condiments & Spices
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 1 minute minute
    Cook Time: 1 minute minute
    Total Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Servings: 11
    Calories: 16kcal
    Author: Tayo Oredola
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 2 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoon onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • 1.5 tablespoon kosher salt

    Instructions

    • Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
    • Store in an airtight container.
    • Use as desired in your recipe.

    Notes

    This recipe makes 11 tablespoons. Each serving is 1 tablespoon and contains 3 net carbs per serving.
    • If you live in a humid area, add a silica gel packet to your spice jar to avoid clumping.
    • Shake the jar well before using it to reintegrate all of the individual spices.
    • Make a big batch of this spice mixture to share with friends and family.
    • Substitute celery salt for kosher salt for another layer of aroma and flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 955mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 642IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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