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Smoky Seasoned Salt Blend

By Nick Iverson

Published on December 12, 2013

Time

9 minutes

Yield

Makes about 1/3 cup

Smoky Seasoned Salt Blend

Ingredients

¼ cup kosher salt 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon hot smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon onion flakes¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Before You Begin

Store the salt blend for up to six weeks.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
  2. suggested uses

  3. A rub for meats, on popcorn or corn on the cob, and mixed into beans.
Smoky Seasoned Salt Blend

Smoky Seasoned Salt Blend

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Time

9 minutes

Yield

Makes about 1/3 cup

Ingredients

¼ cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon hot smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon onion flakes
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Ingredients

¼ cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon hot smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon onion flakes
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Ingredients

¼ cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon hot smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon onion flakes
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Why This Recipe Works

You can buy jars of seasoning blends at the grocery store, but they’re often dusty, harsh, and overly salty; we prefer to make our own. Salt and pepper are musts, and we chose kosher salt (for its larger grains) and freshly ground black pepper. Dried onion and garlic provide savory flavor, and a touch of red pepper flakes brings the heat. Smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder add smoky earthiness, making this blend the ideal stand-in for jarred taco seasoning.

Before You Begin

Store the salt blend for up to six weeks.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
  2. suggested uses

  3. A rub for meats, on popcorn or corn on the cob, and mixed into beans.

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