Copycat Old Bay Seasoning
Skip the store bought and make your own version of this classic spice blend!
Servings 2 oz
Equipment
- small mixing bowls
- mortar and pestle optional
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons celery salt .85 oz
- 2 1/2 tablespoons smoke paprika .75 oz
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard .2 oz
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne .5 oz
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground bay leaves about 3 large dried bay leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon all spice
Instructions
- Grind Bay Leaves: Add the bay leaves to a mortar or to a spice blender and crush with a pestle or blend until the leaves are ground.
- Mix: Add all of the spices to a small bowl and mix well.
- Store: Store in a small jar with the rest of your herbs and spices!
Notes
Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 year!
Substitutions
Celery Salt: In place of celery salt, you can use 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of celery seed, ground with a mortar and pestle or in a spice grinder.
Paprika: Regular paprika works in this blend too, although we do love the added smokiness that smoked paprika adds.
Cayenne: This amount of cayenne adds just the right amount of heat, in my opinion. You can, of course, add a bit more for more kick!
