Bayou Seasoning
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I like to keep a jar of this Bayou Seasoning around. I use it for jambalaya, chili and grilled chicken. Emeril’s recipe is great, however I did not use cayenne pepper in my mix, instead I used Chile Coban, which is a Guatemalan hot pepper with a very smoky flavor.
It is made from dried and smoked Cascabel Peppers which have a rich, deep flavor.
Helga
Spice of Life
“Vast fortunes made and squandered, powerful rulers seduced, ailments cured, and nations discovered…all in the name of spice. Spices have always cast a spell on our imaginations. They flatter our senses: our sight with their vibrant colors, our smell with their enticing fragrances, and our taste with their distinct flavors.
Spices have been the catalysts of some of the greatest adventures in human history, like Christopher Columbus’ voyage. Still today, spices empower us as explorers, even if we never journey beyond the kitchen counter. They energize our daily adventures in food and remind us of journeys to exotic places and favorite meals with loved ones.
Today, colonial empires have all but vanished, spices are used in almost everything we eat, and costs are relatively low. It is hard to imagine that these fragrant bits of leaves, seeds, and bark were once so coveted and costly. For centuries wars were waged, new lands discovered, and the earth circled, all in the quest of spices.
Thanks to the vogue of international travel, we can engage in our own spice conquest now. We can stroll through market stalls around the world where spices, perfumes, and exotic plants and flowers enchant the senses. And when we take these scents and tastes of far-reaching places back to our homes, we are again compelled to discover the allure of the unknown.” – McCormick The History of Spices
Bayou Seasoning
Recipe by Emeril Lagasse
Yields: ⅔ cup
Ingredients:
2 ½ tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Preparation:
- Mix all ingredients, and keep in a closed jar.
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