Cajun Spice Blend
This is one of those batch components that pays for itself immediately. A jar of store-bought Cajun seasoning runs $5-7 and is mostly salt. When you mix your own, you control the salt ratio, the heat level, and the freshness — and it costs pennies per batch. The base is simple: paprika for color and body, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne for heat, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and salt. I keep the cayenne moderate in the base recipe so it works on everything — chicken, shrimp, vegetables, even popcorn. If you want more heat for a specific dish, add cayenne at cook time instead of building it into the blend. Store it in a mason jar away from heat and light and it'll stay potent for 3-4 months. Once you start making your own spice blends, you'll never go back to store-bought.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Airtight Container
Ingredients
- 115 g Smoked Paprika
- 35 g Dried Oregano
- 30 g Dried Thyme
- 35 g Garlic Powder
- 20 g Onion Powder
- 25 g Kosher Salt Morton brand
- 20 g Black Pepper
- 10 g White Pepper
- 10 g Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
- Transfer to an airtight container or jar.
- Store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.
Notes
A homemade Cajun spice blend you can mix in five minutes and use on everything. Make it once, keep it in the pantry, and stop buying overpriced store bottles.
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