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    Mar 30, 2025

    All Purpose Seasoning

    Published on Mar 30, 2025. Updated on Mar 30, 2025. By Tayo. This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure. Leave a Comment

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    Made with common pantry spices, this all purpose seasoning is the perfect seasoning blend for stews, stir fry dishes, meats, vegetables, and more. It's a versatile spice every cook should have on hand to elevate their dishes.

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    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    All-purpose seasoning is made with common spices found in your pantry. You probably have everything you need on hand already and it's incredibly easy to make.

    It can save you time when cooking. Instead of scrambling for all the spices and herbs, you can simply pull out the homemade all purpose seasoning and add it to your recipes.

    The herbs and peppers used to make the seasoning gives it a slightly spicy and smoky flavor that'll elevate just about any dish. You can also adjust the spices to fit your preference and to control what ingredients go into it.

    It's a great blend of spices that can be used to add flavor to your roasted meats, seafood, soups, stews, and vegetable dishes.

    🧾 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 salt.

    🔪 How To Make All-Purpose Seasoning

    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

    Store the all purpose seasoning in an airtight container or jar in a cool dry place. The pantry or seasoning cabinet works well. If stored properly, it can last for months before it starts to lose some of its potency.

    💭 Tips and Variations

    • Before adding the all purpose seasoning to your dishes, give it a little shake to bring out all of the flavors.
    • You can double or triple the recipe if it's a spice you use frequently.
    • You can add your favorite spices and herbs, such as thyme, basil, celery seeds, coriander, etc. to create a seasoning that's more unique to you and your flavor preferences.
    • If you live in a humid area, you can add a silica gel packet to your spice jar to avoid clumping.
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    🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?

    The all purpose seasoning can be used on a variety of different dishes. Use it in your recipes for chicken, duck, beef, pork, lamb, and more to give the dish some extra flavor.

    It adds just the right amount of flavor to chicken thighs, catfish, salmon, or pork chops. 

    It's also great for rice and vegetables. It can add so much flavor to things like roasted broccoli, cauliflower, or your favorite veggies.

    👩‍🍳 Frequently asked questions

    What is all-purpose seasoning made of?

    Every all-purpose seasoning recipe is slightly different but all use a blend of spices and dried herbs that will make your dish pop. The mix of spices include smoked paprika, cayenne, black pepper, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt.

    Is all purpose seasoning the same as seasoned salt?

    It's similar. Most seasoned salt recipes have similar formulas to all-purpose spice mixes and can usually be used interchangeably. The one big difference is that seasoned salt is heavier on the salt while all purpose seasoning focus more on herbs and spices.

    Is all-purpose seasoning good on fish?

    Yes! This all-purpose seasoning is delicious on fish. The smoky, spicy blend of peppers will add some heat, while the parsley, oregano, garlic, and onion draw out the natural savoriness in cod or salmon.

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    📖 Recipe

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    All Purpose Seasoning

    Made with common pantry spices, this all purpose seasoning is the perfect seasoning blend for stews, stir fry dishes, meats, vegetables, and more. It's a versatile spice every cook should have on hand to elevate their dishes.
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    Course: Condiments & Spices
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    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 salt

    Instructions

    • Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
      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 salt
    • 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.
    • Before adding the all purpose seasoning to your dishes, give it a little shake to bring out all of the flavors.
    • You can double or triple the recipe if it's a spice you use frequently.
    • You can add your favorite spices and herbs, such as thyme, basil, celery seeds, coriander, etc. to create a seasoning that's more unique to you and your flavor preferences.
    • If you live in a humid area, you can add a silica gel packet to your spice jar to avoid clumping.

    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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