![]() A lot of other homemade cajun seasoning recipes don’t use cumin or ground coriander, but I like them in mine.Ĭan I use cajun seasoning in place of creole seasoning? Yes! Creole seasoning tends to have a bit more oregano and thyme, but other than that, the mixtures are pretty similar. Some people like using white pepper in place of the black pepper, add chili flakes or chili powder for added heat, etc. I omit garlic powder and onion powder in my recipe, because if I’m making cajun food I tend to use fresh garlic and onions, but you can always add them – especially if planning to use this seasoning as a dry rub. What is cajun seasoning made of? Our cajun seasoning is made with paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, cumin, ground coriander, oregano and thyme. (Many store-bought mixes are only a few ingredients so they kind of miss the mark on that one.) It adds spicy earthiness to recipes, and a good cajun seasoning should add a great depth of flavor. What is cajun seasoning? Cajun seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices that originates from Louisiana, the home of Cajun cooking. This seasoning is gluten-free, paleo, low-carb and vegan and makes a great homemade gift. ![]() This homemade cajun seasoning is shelf-stable for up to a year, as long as you use fresh (dried) herbs and spices when you make it and store in a cool, dry spot in your kitchen. You can also dry your own herbs to use for this homemade seasoning! Buying the little containers to make this seasoning would be crazy expensive (but ironically, still cheaper than using the seasoning packets). The best cost savings with this recipe is to purchase your spices from a bulk store, or if that’s not an option, buy the large containers of the individual spices and herbs. Making our own homemade cajun seasoning is not only cheaper than buying the pre-made mixes, but I can feel good about serving food seasoned with it to my family. (Both maltodextrin can have adverse effects on gut health.) While I am definitely not the mom who avoids a treat, I also really prioritize keeping a healthy microbiome and if I can avoid ingredients that pose a threat to that, I’m going to. There are also questionable ingredients like maltodextrin and monosodium glutamine ( MSG) found in a lot of store-bought seasoning mixes that come with a bevy of serious health risks, so making my own mixes removes concerns about those ingredients from my cooking. (Sometimes pre-made mixes are quite bland.) I also am able to customize my mix to my own tastes – making it spicier, reducing the salt, making sure that overlooked ingredients like cumin are included, etc. Number one is definitely cost – making my own mixes is a fraction of the price of buying all those little jars of pre-mixed seasoning from the grocery store. I love making my own homemade seasoning mixes for a few reasons.
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