Best 4 Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipes

For those looking to add a burst of flavor to their home-cooked dishes, creating a homemade version of the classic Old Bay seasoning is an excellent place to start. This versatile blend of spices is a staple in kitchens across the country, adding a unique savoriness to seafood, chicken, vegetables, and more. With just a few pantry staples, you can easily craft your own Old Bay seasoning that rivals the store-bought counterpart. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the step-by-step process of making homemade Old Bay seasoning, ensuring you have the perfect blend of spices to elevate your culinary creations.

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HOMEMADE OLD BAY SEASONING RECIPE

HOMEMADE OLD BAY SEASONING RECIPE image

Categories Condiment/Spread Pepper No-Cook Quick & Easy Potluck

Number Of Ingredients 29

Ingredients

Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
1 tablespoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground dry mustard
1 pinch ground mace (may substitute a teensy pinch nutmeg)
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cardamom
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground ginger
Old Bay Seasoning (Copycat) From FOOD.COM
Yield: 0.5 cup
2 tablespoons bay leaf powder
2 tablespoons celery salt (or 1 tbls. ground celery seed and 1 tbls. salt)
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons sweet paprika (smoked paprika is even better if you can find it!)
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Combine thoroughly and store in sealed container

HOMEMADE OLD BAY SEASONING MIX

Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Mix image

This spice blend is PERFECT to use when your recipe calls for 'Old Bay Seasoning', but you don't have any! I've used this many times and I love it! These are ingredients that you probably already have in your spice cabinet!

Provided by Lillian Russo

Categories Seasoning Mixes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 Tbsp celery salt
1 Tbsp ground bay leaves
2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp nutmeg-fresh ground if possible
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp ground cloves
UPDATE i recently did a side by side taste test of this recipe with a container of old bay..
and based on that test
i would use only a pinch of the nutmeg,
cinnamon and cloves,
instead of 1/4 tsp. of each

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients together and use in place of 'Old Bay Seasoning' in any recipe!
2. Store leftover spice blend in an airtight container.

HOMEMADE OLD BAY SEASONING

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Old Bay Seasoning is the brand name of a blend of herbs and spices produced in Maryland by McCormick & Co. It is often used in crab recipes along the Atlantic coast.

Provided by Asha Gomez

Categories Spice

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons bay leaf, crumbled
2 tablespoons celery salt
1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
2 teaspoons finely ground black peppercorns
2 teaspoons ginger powder
2 teaspoons Kashmiri chili powder
1 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon clove powder
1 teaspoon allspice powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon mace powder
½ teaspoon green cardamom powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder

Steps:

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. This seasoning blend will keep indefinitely.

HOMEMADE ESSENTIALS: OLD BAY SEASONING MIX

Homemade Essentials: Old Bay Seasoning Mix image

I love creating my own spice mixes; not only does it give you control over the ingredients, and keeps out the chemicals and preservatives, in addition you can tweak it to fit your individual tastes. Recipes for Old Bay include most of the same ingredients... It is the proportions that make each mix unique. This is my unique...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories Seasoning Mixes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
SPICES THAT REQUIRE GRINDING
1 Tbsp dried bay leaves, finely ground
1 Tbsp celery seeds, ground
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
THE REMAINDER OF THE SPICES
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard, i prefer coleman's
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp white pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp paprika, smoked variety
1 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
3. Grind the top three spices, and then combine them with the others.
4. Store in a glass jar in a cool dry place.
5. PLATE/PRESENT
6. Use in any recipe that calls for Old Bay seasoning. Enjoy.
7. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better your Old Bay Seasoning will taste.
Toast your spices before grinding: This will help to release their flavor and aroma.
Use a variety of spices: This will give your Old Bay Seasoning a complex and flavorful taste.
Experiment with different ratios of spices: There is no one-size-fits-all recipe for Old Bay Seasoning. Adjust the proportions of spices to suit your own taste.
Store your Old Bay Seasoning in a cool, dry place: This will help to preserve its flavor and aroma.

Conclusion:

Old Bay Seasoning is a versatile and flavorful spice blend that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. Whether you're using it to season seafood, chicken, or vegetables, Old Bay Seasoning is sure to add a delicious and unique flavor. With its unique blend of spices, Old Bay Seasoning is a great way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. Whether you use it as a rub, marinade, or seasoning, Old Bay Seasoning is sure to add a delicious and unique flavor.