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    Home » Real Food » DIY/Condiments/Sauces » Homemade Seasoned Salt

    Homemade Seasoned Salt

    By Kristen Chidsey | 43 Comments | Published January 4, 2022 | Updated January 22, 2022 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    The perfect blend of spices makes up this homemade seasoned salt. It is a simple blend of spices you probably have on hand that will jazz up any recipe. You can also leave out the salt for a copy-cat version of Mrs. Dash Seasoning.

    Homemade Seasoned Salt is a simple all-purpose spice blend that is easy to make and adds flavor to any recipe.

    Spice jard filled with seasoned salt blend.

    What is Seasoned Salt?

    Seasoned salt is an all-purpose blend of seasonings and salt used to add flavor to savory dishes.

    In fact, many restaurants use seasoning salt in place of plain salt because it truly does add more dimension and flavor to a dish, leaving your taste buds craving more.

    Why Make Seasoned Salt?

    Store-bought seasoning salt is not made up of simply salt and other dried spices. Most brands also contain preservatives, monosodium glutamate, and corn syrup solids--not exactly additives I want to be sprinkling on my food.

    But you can easily make your own seasoned salt, that will enhance your recipes without the unwanted additives!

    What You Need

    Dried spices for seasoned salt labled in bowl.

    You probably have everything you need to replicate the flavors of store-bought seasoned salt in your pantry right now.

    For this homemade blend, you need salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and dried parsley. The chili powder may seem like an odd addition, but it adds just enough punch to make your palate wake up and really taste a dish.

    How to Make Homemade Seasoned Salt

    • In a small bowl, mix together salt, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, and pepper until the spices are well combined.
    • Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store in the pantry for up to 6 months.

    Storage Instructions

    Any homemade spice blend should be stored in a cool, dark pantry with a tight-fitting lid. This will prevent the spice blend from being permeated with other flavors.

    Seasoned Salt will last up to 6 months in the pantry. It is safe to consume after 6 months, but the spices will begin to lose their potency, so the spice blend will not be as flavorful.

    Low-Sodium Option

    If you are on a low-sodium or sodium-free diet, simply reduce or omit the salt for a homemade salt-free all-purpose seasoning (AKA Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blend.)

    Using Seasoned Salt

    This seasoning salt can be used in place of salt to add additional depth of flavor in just about any savory recipe. It is delicious on meat, vegetables, potatoes, and to season soups and casseroles.

    • Add flavor to meat by using in place of salt to season chicken, steaks, pork, seafood prior to cooking.
    • Homemade Seasoned Salt is a simple way to add flavor to roasted vegetables, like Roasted Broccoli or Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
    • Give your potatoes more flavor by replacing the salt with homemade seasoned salt in recipes such as Roasted Red Potatoes, Baked Fries, or Air Fryer Potatoes.
    • Use the seasoned salt blend to season a breakfast hash or scrambled eggs.
    • My recipes for Broccoli Cheese Soup, Homemade Hamburger Helper, and Ham and Bean Soup all call for using seasoned salt, as it adds a layer of dimension that can not be replicated with regular salt.

    If you tried this blend for Homemade Seasoned Salt, I would love for you to leave a comment and rating below. 

    Jar of seasoning salt on counter.

    Homemade Seasoned Salt

    This homemade seasoning salt is made with a few dried spices and salt to replicate store-bought seasoned salt and will add flavor to any savory dish.  
    4.87 from 46 votes
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 96
    Calories: 2kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup garlic powder
    • ¼ cup onion powder
    • ¼ cup salt see note
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 3 tablespoons paprika
    • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
    • 1 tablespoon pepper
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    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients together until the spices are well distributed through the salt. and store in an airtight container.
    • Store the seasoning salt in an airtight container in a cool, dark pantry for up to 6 months.

    Equipment Needed

    • spice jar

    Notes

    Salt-Free All-Purpose Seasoning: Omit salt for homemade salt-free seasoning.  OR reduce the salt if desired. 
    Note on Nutritional Information: This recipe makes about 1 cup of seasoned salt. Each serving is calculated for ½ teaspoon each--which is 96 servings. 
    Storage: While safe to consume after 6 months, the flavor is best if used within 6 months, as the spices will begin to lose their potency after that time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    1. Silvia

      April 27, 2022 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      This is super delicious. I've been using this recipe for over a year. Get tons of comments on how good the food taste.

      I use 1/4 cup of kosher salt and then triple all the remaining ingredients.
      Pierce my meat gently and apply seasoning. Wrap tightly with saran wrap and marinate for 1 or more hours.
      Awesome..meat is tender and juicy.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 28, 2022 at 6:53 am

        I love hearing this Silvia! Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    2. Liz

      January 07, 2022 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      We make stovetop popcorn a lot and I'm always looking for new seasoning ideas! I'm doing this one next!

      Reply
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