Homemade Old Bay Seasoning –There is no substitute for Old Bay Seasoning. It’s the original and best seafood seasoning in the world! If you’re a true Marylander, then you know that this spice mix can be found in every single household and restaurant across the state.

Homemade Old Bay Seasoning --There is no substitute for Old Bay Seasoning. It's the original and best seafood seasoning in the world! If you're a true Marylander, then you know that this spice mix can be found in every single household and restaurant across the state.
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Its flavor profiles are distinctive and unmatched; it has an excellent balance of sweet, salty, tangy, spicy, and umami flavors all at once. The aroma has been described as “seafood meets summer,” but we like to think it smells like home!

What’s your favorite way to use Old Bay? We love adding some to our crab cakes or using it as a dip for shrimp cocktails. What about making a Chesapeake soup with crabmeat and corn?

I love making my homemade spice rubs. Some of my favorites are HOMEMADE FRENCH ONION DIP, REMOULADE SAUCE, CHIMICHURRI SAUCE, and HOMEMADE BLUE-CHEESE DRESSING.

What’s Old Bay?

Old Bay is a blend of spices most commonly used to season seafood, such as shrimp. It’s made in Maryland and sold by McCormick Spice Company, making this secret seasoning pretty popular around the country! You can find anything from fries or corn on the cob with Old Bay seasoning – it’s not just for chowders anymore.

Homemade Old Bay Seasoning

How to make homemade Old Bay seasoning

Today, I went with a classic blend of the ingredients found on the web. I believe this is a great copycat recipe, and it tastes just like the one you would store buy! It’s so good, and most of the ingredients are lurking in your spice cabinets!

The ones I included are:

  • Bay Leaf Powder
  • Celery Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Ground Ginger
  • White Pepper
  • Ground Nutmeg
  • Ground Cloves
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Ground AllSpice
  • Sweet Paprika
  • Ground Mace
  • Ground Cardamom
  • Dry Mustard
  • Ground Cinnamon

Does it really taste like Old Bay?

Yes, I think f you had a taste test, you would not be able to tell the difference. If you want to make your seasoning blends, this is an excellent substitute, or you can not find Old Bay in your area.

Homemade Old Bay Seasoning

How long to store homemade Old Bay Seasoning

This seasoning mix will last you about 4 to 5 months if you are kept in an airtight container in a dark location. After that, the seasoning will get blander over time.

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Homemade Old Bay Seasoning
Homemade Old Bay Seasoning --There is no substitute for Old Bay Seasoning. It's the original and best seafood seasoning in the world! If you're a true Marylander, then you know that this spice mix can be found in every single household and restaurant across the state.

Homemade Old Bay Seasoning

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Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
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Homemade Old Bay Seasoning –There is no substitute for Old Bay Seasoning. It's the original and best seafood seasoning in the world! If you're a true Marylander, then you know that this spice mix can be found in every single household and restaurant across the state.

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons  bay leaf powder
  • 2 tablespoons  celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon  dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons ground pepper (black)
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 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

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a bowl, and mix well.
  • For best results, keep in an air-tight container until ready to use.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 17kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 1437mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 287IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

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