HOMEMADE ESSENTIALS: OLD BAY SEASONING MIX

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I love creating my own spice mixes; not only does it give you control over the ingredients, and keeps out the chemicals and preservatives, in addition you can tweak it to fit your individual tastes. Recipes for Old Bay include most of the same ingredients... It is the proportions that make each mix unique. This is my unique...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Seasoning Mixes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

PLAN/PURCHASE
SPICES THAT REQUIRE GRINDING
1 Tbsp dried bay leaves, finely ground
1 Tbsp celery seeds, ground
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
THE REMAINDER OF THE SPICES
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard, i prefer coleman's
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp white pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp paprika, smoked variety
1 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 3. Grind the top three spices, and then combine them with the others.
  • 4. Store in a glass jar in a cool dry place.
  • 5. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 6. Use in any recipe that calls for Old Bay seasoning. Enjoy.
  • 7. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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