Name: Homemade Old Bay Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 60
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground bay leaf, optional (from about 20 medium dried bay leaves, see Note) -; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon celery salt -; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika -; 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder -; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger -; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper -; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg -; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon -; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne -; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice -; 1/8 teaspoon ground clove -; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional -

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5 min.

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Ingredients for - Homemade Old Bay Seasoning

1. 2 teaspoons ground bay leaf, optional (from about 20 medium dried bay leaves, see Note) -

2. 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon celery salt -

3. 1 tablespoon sweet paprika -

4. 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder -

5. 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger -

6. 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper -

7. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg -

8. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon -

9. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne -

10. 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice -

11. 1/8 teaspoon ground clove -

12. 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Homemade Old Bay Seasoning

1. Stage

Grind the bay leaves (optional): If you are grinding your own bay leaves, process about 20 whole dried bay leaves in a spice grinder until broken down into a fine powder, about 30 long (3-second) pulses.

2. Stage

Combine the ingredients: Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly combined.

3. Stage

Store: Transfer to an airtight jar or container. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. After that, the seasoning will still be fine to use, but its flavor will have faded somewhat. Love the recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!