Blackened Seasoning - Spicy or Mild Recipe - Miss in the Kitchen (2024)

Blackened Seasoning mix is a pantry staple that is so easy to make at home! A basic blend of spices to make flavorful and delicious dinners. Make this easy cajun seasoning as spicy or as mild as you prefer.

Using a blend of store bought seasonings is great but really too spicy for our tastes. So we set out to make our own.

Blackened Seasoning

After a few tries, I think we have come up with an amazing Blackened Seasoning mix with all of the classic Cajun flavors but not so spicy.

When you make your own spice blends, you can make them to suit your own tastes. It’s easy to adjust the salt and heat level of the pepper you use. I enjoy these flavors so much more when they are not setting me on fire!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

• smoked paprika ~ adds smoky flavor
• brown sugar ~ not a traditional ingredient but compliments the flavor and tones down the spiciness
• garlic powder
• dried oregano
• dry mustard
• black pepper
• ground cumin
• kosher salt
• cayenne pepper * optional ~ adjust the spice level to your own tastes

How to Make Blackened Seasoning:

Mix together brown sugar, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic, black pepper, cumin, dry mustard and kosher salt. Store in an airtight container. To give it more of a spicy kick, add in cayenne pepper.

This blackened seasoning is my new favorite spice blend. We have made several batches this week and used it or blackened fish, Blackened Chicken Tacos, Easy Onion Strings, and a fabulous dip!

One of our favorite things to do on the ranch is to go fishing in our ponds. Lately we have been catching lots of bass and we decided to try making blackened fish in a cast iron skillet.

Mix together brown sugar, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic, black pepper, cumin, dry mustard and kosher salt. Store in an airtight container. To give it more of a spicy kick, add in cayenne pepper.

Store homemade seasonings in mason jars or air tight containers at room temperature in a cool dry place.

Use blackening spices with melted butter or olive oil for a to add so much flavor to your favorite recipes and enjoy some Cajun cuisine this week.

This homemade blackened seasoning recipe is one of my favorite homemade spice blends. We have made several batches this week and used it or blackened fish,Blackened Chicken Tacos,Easy Onion Strings, and a fabulous dip! It’s so versatile and a must-have for your spice cabinet.

When I had my barbecue sauce business, I also made spice blends in small batches and bought spices in bulk. My good friend ownsSpiceologyand it’s a great place to buy amazing spices and spice blends.

MORE HOMEMADE SPICE BLENDS:

We love making our own spice blends for cooking and grilling. This easyBeef Rubis great for your favorite roast beef, burgers and even steaks. OurItalian Seasoning Rubis also a great addition to your dinners on the grill! Homemade Taco Seasoning is a must-have for Tex-Mex favorites.

HOW LONG WILL SPICES LAST?

Spices will be best in the first year but can last up to 3 years. Spices don’t go bad and won’t make you sick but they will lose flavor as they age. Keep your spices in an airtight container in a cool, dry cabinet to make them last longer.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN CAJUN, CREOLE AND BLACKENED SEASONINGS?

Cajun spice tends to be more spicy, Creole seasoning includes a blend of herbs and blackened seasoning tends to fall somewhere in between.

EASY RECIPES TO TRY WITH HOMEMADE BLACKENED SEASONING:

• Blackened Pork Chopsare a quick and easy dinner on the grill and so flavorful.
• Boudinis a classic Cajun sausage that can be stuffed into casings or rolled into balls that are deep fried or smoked.
• Andouille Sausageis made from pork, blackened seasoning, garlic and jalapenos, then smoked to perfection.
• Cajun Smoked Turkeyis a great for holiday dinners or for feeding a crowd.
• Smoked Turkey Sandwichis made from our Cajun Smoked Turkey and blackened mayo! It’s epic!

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