Homemade Lemon-Pepper Seasoning

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Stage

Wash and dry the lemons. Peel away the zest from both lemons using a vegetable peeler, making sure not to get any of the pith. Spread out peels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

3. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until the peels have curled up and dried, about 30 minutes. Turn off oven and allow lemon peels to cool inside turned off oven, propping the door open with a wooden spoon to allow moisture to escape, about 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely before proceeding to the next step.

4. Stage

Combine dried lemon peels and peppercorns in a food processor fitted with a blade. Blend until coarse. Add dehydrated garlic and onion. Blend until fine and thoroughly combined.

5. Stage

Remove and allow to rest for a few hours before using so flavors can meld.