Copycat Old Bay Seasoning
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A homemade version of the classic seafood seasoning, ground from celery seed, peppercorns, bay leaves and whole spices. Store it in a labeled spice jar for gifting.
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
Directions
- Put the celery seed, peppercorns, bay leaves, cardamom, mustard seed, and cloves in a spice grinder.
- Grind as fine as you like.
- Pour into a small bowl or jar.
- Stir in the paprika and mace until evenly mixed.
- Pour into a clean spice jar, bottle, zip-top bag, or vacuum-seal bag.
- Close tightly and keep somewhere cool and dry.
Notes
Airtight, cool, dry, dark cupboard; within about 6 to 12 months. Gift idea: a labeled spice jar.
