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White square bowl filled with homemade all purpose seasoning, featuring a smooth, well-mixed spice blend and a metal spoon.
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Homemade All Purpose Seasoning Recipe

Here’s the tea, not all all-purpose seasonings are created equal. Some are heavy on salt, some lean more garlicky, some have a Cajun vibe. That’s why a lot of us who cook a lot end up making our own so we can control the flavor and the salt. If you’ve been cooking with me, you already know I don’t play about seasoning. This is one of those blends that helps you move quick in the kitchen but still make food taste like you actually care.
Course spice blend, Spice Rub
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword all purpose seasoning, homemade all purpose seasoning
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 4kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

One Serving (One Meal)

  • 1-2 teaspoons salt Kosher or sea salt work best. How much salt you need will depend on your taste. Start with ½ teaspoon and continue to build from there using taste.
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika is fine
  • teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper If you like it spicy.

Jar Servings

  • 2-3 tablespoons salt How much salt you need will depend on your taste. Start with 1 teaspoon and continue to build from there using taste.
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoons cayenne pepper If you like it spicy.

Instructions

  • Grab your salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and any extras you like. Measure everything into a bowl.
  • Stir the spices together until everything is evenly combined. Break up any clumps so you don’t get pockets of salt or seasoning.
  • Give it a quick taste. Want more garlic? Add it. Need more salt? Sprinkle a little more. This is where you make it yours.
  • Pour the seasoning into an airtight jar or spice container.
  • If you’re anything like me and have a whole cabinet full of blends, label it so you know exactly what it is.
  • Keep it in a cool, dry place away from heat and moisture so it stays fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g