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Bay Seasoning Mix

Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword bay seasoning, celery seed spice mix, homemade spice blend, seafood seasoning blend
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10 teaspoons
A ground blend of celery seed, peppercorns, bay leaves, cardamom, mustard seed, cloves, paprika and mace. Use it on seafood or meat.

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

Directions

  • Grind the celery seed, peppercorns, bay leaves, cardamom, mustard seed, and cloves until fine.
  • Add the paprika and mace, then pulse or stir until well combined.
  • Pour into a spice jar, zip-top bag, or vacuum-seal bag.
  • 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.