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Creole Seasoning

This is the lusty cousin of our All-Purpose Red Rub (see page 167). It’ll make whatever you rub it into earthy, spicy, and complex. But don’t use it only on meat destined for barbecue; sprinkle it on anything you’re grillin’, including veggies. Mix it into bread crumbs before coating food, or stir it into a casserole. It’s a great flavor-boostin’ agent.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup paprika
1/2 cup granulated garlic
1/4 cup granulated onion
3 tablespoons black pepper
2 teaspoons white pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/4 cup dried oregano
1/4 cup dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

  1. Combine everything in a bowl and mix it up real well. Store in a plastic or glass container with a lid.

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