Homemade seasoning mixes are a great way to get the most flavor, save money, and use up the spices you have on hand. Enjoy recipes for Caribbean Jerk, Ragin' Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Everything Bagel, and Lemon Pepper Seasoning. Great DIY Gift Idea.
If using fresh lemon zest, thoroughly zest lemons and spread out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put oven on the lowest setting and leave until completely dried. Mine took 35 minutes at 170 degrees. When completely dried, remove from oven.
In a food processor, place peppercorns and grind down to coarse texture.
Add sea salt and grind mixture again.
Add lemon zest and pulse to combine and get to finer consistency.
Good on poultry and fish (especially tuna).
RAGIN' CAJUN SEASONING
Combine all ingredients in jar or food processor.
Good on poultry, fish, and vegetables.
CARIBBEAN JERK SEASONING
Mix all ingredients together and store.
Use on poultry, fish, and vegetables. Good mixed with honey and brushed onto items for cooking.
EVERYTHING BUT THE BAGEL SEASONING
Meanwhile combine everything spice blend in small bowl.