Cajun Seasoning Mix Recipe
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Cajun Seasoning Mix

By: Joy Rackham 
"In Chimacum, Washington, Joy Rackham uses this fiery blend to add spark to baked sweet potato wedges. Or try the spicy mixture on pork, chicken or beef for a boost of zippy flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 999 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CAJUN POTATO WEDGES:
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes or baking potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Footnotes

  • To prepare Cajun Potato Wedges: Cut each potato into eight wedges. In a large bowl, combine oil, hot pepper sauce and 2 tablespoons seasoning mix. Add potatoes; stir to coat evenly. Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes; turn. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until the potatoes are tender. Yield: 8 servings.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I use this as the base for every Cajun recipe I've done so far (use 1 to 1 1/2 Tbsp. of salt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2010 by SAVOURY   view full review
I try to minimize my salt intake, so have been making my own herb and spice mixes for years....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by sonyafly   view full review
Great recipe, I would rather make Cajun seasoning myself rather than buy it in the store. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by Spencer   view full review
This is an awesome seasoning for the grill or for a cajun pasta dish. I tweeked it a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by Katie   view full review
Use less salt.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by Middleagedcookingguy   view full review
Easy to make. No need to stock another seasoning!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2009 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Yum! Hubbie can't have salt so I used 1 t for all ingredients. It's delish!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by srreed11   view full review
Easy to make and I always have the seasonings on hand besides the white pepper. I used Oregano...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by Sarah Jo   view full review
The other reviews for this were quite helpful. I cut the salt down to 1/4 tsp. for a HALF...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by Kim   view full review
Took one star away because it was too much salt for the family. Gotta watch that stuff so I...

 

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