This homemade seasoned salt recipe is the perfect blend for all of your cooking. Just measure, mix, and use!
Every kitchen needs a good seasoned salt recipe. Simply use in place of salt in any recipe and it is sure to deepen the flavor of your dish.
What is seasoned salt?
Simply put, seasoned salt is a salt-based blend of salt and other dry spices. The combination of spices can vary. This specific recipe is a simple seasoned salt that can be used in any recipe and for everyday cooking.
This recipe comes together so quickly and uses basic and essential pantry ingredients that every home cook should have!
What is in seasoned salt?
Salt and several spices are in seasoned salt. This recipe contains salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar.
Not all recipes include the sugar, but I highly recommend it. It will help add color and tenderize meat when used in that regard. It will also help enhance the flavors in your meals.
I have made this recipe both with and without sugar, I love both!
What is seasoned salt used for?
Seasoned salt is used in place of regular salt in any recipe. It enhances the flavors of your cooking while still adding the necessary salt component.
This recipe removes the guess work in seasonings. Cooking isn’t easy for everyone! This seasoned salt recipe is a true life saver for beginner cooks while you’re still learning how to use each spice individually.
Homemade seasoned salt
Why homemade? Because of how easy it is to make! You can avoid different preservatives, additives, and anti caking agents found in the store bought counter-parts.
By making it at home, I am also able to know the quality of my ingredients. I am able to get a much higher quality product without it reflecting on the price tag.
How to make seasoned salt?
Making seasoned salt, or any spice blend, is one of the easiest things to throw together in a kitchen. And the best part is that it is minimal effort for a huge impact on the flavors in your cooking.
To make seasoned salt, simply measure and mix all of your spices together. Then store it in an airtight jar.
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The best seasoned salt recipe
I am definitely biased, but i truly believe this is the best seasoned salt recipe! I have used store bought, and it simply does not compare to homemade!
The flavors are perfectly balanced and elevate your cooking with a depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salt
- 5 1/2 tbsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- If not using fine ground black pepper, grind pepper in a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder until it is fine and the same size as ground garlic
- Place salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar in a glass jar. Mix well.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a year.
Tips for the best seasoned salt recipe
- Use your salt of preference. In this recipe, i used pink Himalayan salt, but have made it with table salt in the past without issue
- Spices are best within the first 6 months. They are okay after 9 months. After one year, toss the old batch and simply make a fresh batch for the best flavor.
Seasoned Salt Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup salt
- 5 1/2 tbsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp sugar optional
Instructions
- If not using fine ground black pepper, grind pepper in a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder until it is fine and the same size as ground garlic
- Place salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar in a glass jar. Mix well.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a year.
Notes
- Use your salt of preference. In this recipe, i used pink Himalayan salt, but have made it with table salt in the past without issue
- Spices are best within the first 6 months. They are okay after 9 months. After one year, toss the old batch and simply make a fresh batch for the best flavor.
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Great idea! I love that this seasoned salt is so simple to make and avoids all the additives that store bought options have. Thank you for sharing!