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Cajun Spice Mix Recipe

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Use this Cajun seasoning for barbecue ribs, chicken, blackened fish, Cajun soups or sauces, blackened steaks, and blackened pastas. This makes a lot, so if you have a small family or do not intend to use it often, feel free to cut the recipe in half.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1/4 cup Hungarian paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation:

Combine salt, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, basil, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, thyme, cumin, and white pepper until well-mixed.

Place the spice mix in a glass jar and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place up to 3 months.

Use this mixture for barbecue ribs, chicken, blackened fish, Cajun soups or sauces, blackened steaks, and blackened pastas.

Yield: about 1-1/4 cups

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Excellent RecipeSeptember 05, 2008By Richard.Tczahumenskov
"Obviously my last name dictates an ethnicity other than Cajun, but I love Cajun food and am learning how to prepare it myself. This is the BEST recipe for spice mix that I have found. I've tried every one possible in the store, and none can compare. It's simple, easy to make, and well worth it!"

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