Seasonings

Bay Seasoning Mix

Grind your own homemade bay seasoning mix with celery seed, peppercorns, cloves and paprika. Use it on seafood or meat, and store it in a spice jar.

Bay Seasoning Mix

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A ground blend of celery seed, peppercorns, bay leaves, cardamom, mustard seed, cloves, paprika and mace. Use it on seafood or meat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseSeasoning
CuisineAmerican
Servings10 teaspoons
Calories4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon celery seed
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon mace

Equipment

  • spice grinder
  • airtight jar
  • zip-top bags

Directions
 

  1. Grind the celery seed, peppercorns, bay leaves, cardamom, mustard seed, and cloves until fine.
  2. Add the paprika and mace, then pulse or stir until well combined.
  3. Pour into a spice jar, zip-top bag, or vacuum-seal bag.
  4. Close tightly and keep in a cool, dry place.

Notes

Start with about 1 to 2 teaspoons per pound of seafood or meat; adjust to taste. Airtight away from heat, light, and moisture; best within 1 year.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1.2mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 10 teaspoons; mustard seed counted as ground mustard seed. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.