Homemade Old Bay Seasoning

In a pinch and need to mix up your own homemade Old Bay Seasoning? We've got you covered with this easy spice mix recipe! It's just as tasty as the original and you can use as much or as little as you need and store the rest in your pantry to use again when needed.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Spice Blends

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 1kcal

Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

2 tablespoons celery salt
1 tablespoon ground bay leaves
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground mace

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and mix until well combined.
2 tablespoons celery salt, 1 tablespoon ground bay leaves, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
Store in a jar with a lid away from direct sunlight.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

Use fresh, dried herbs and spices for the best results.
Make your own celery salt by blending 2 parts celery seed with 1 part salt.
If you'd like a less spicier seasoning, you can reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.
If you don’t have, or don’t like, an ingredient, you can easily adjust this recipe to suite your own tastes.
Use a spice or coffee grinder, food processor, or mortar and pestle to grind the spices finer, if desired.
Store in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. Use by the earliest expiration date on the individual jars of herbs and spices used.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

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