This all-purpose seasoning blend is just what you need to add savory flavor to your favorite home cooked recipes! You can use it on everything from meat and potatoes to vegetables, casseroles, and more! If you want a versatile all-around seasoning to keep on hand, you've come to the right place!
Homemade All-Purpose Seasoning
Once I transitioned from store bought seasonings to homemade, I never looked back! This all-purpose seasoning is a staple in my kitchen, and I feel good about cooking with something that doesn't have any preservatives.
The name says it all, this blend of herbs and spices can be used on just about anything. From pork to chicken, beef, seafood, or vegetables!
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🥘 All-Purpose Seasoning Ingredients
The herbs and spices that make up this seasoning are all pantry staples. You may have them at home already!
- Paprika - 2 tablespoons of paprika (or smoked paprika).
- Garlic Powder - 1 ½ tablespoons of garlic powder.
- Onion Powder - 1 tablespoon of onion powder.
- Dried Thyme - 1 tablespoon of dried thyme.
- Salt & Pepper - 1 teaspoon each of salt & pepper, add more to taste as desired.
- Dried Oregano - ½ tablespoon of dried oregano.
- Chili Powder - ⅛ teaspoon of chili powder.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make All-Purpose Seasoning
Making your own all-purpose seasoning is super simple, just combine the ingredients and it's ready to go! You will need measuring spoons, a mixing bowl, a spoon or whisk for stirring, and an airtight container or spice jar for storing.
This makes about 8 tablespoons of seasoning! You can use it to taste in all of your favorite recipes, so the serving size is up to you.
- Combine the ingredients. Add all of the ingredients (2 tablespoons of paprika, 1 ½ t tablespoons of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon each of salt & pepper, ⅛ teaspoon of chili powder, and ½ tablespoon of dried oregano) to a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Place into a container. Transfer the seasoning to an airtight container or spice jar.
- Use or store for later. Use right away or store in a cool, dry place for later use.
This seasoning truly is all-purpose! Try it on baked chicken thighs, boiled potatoes, salads, salmon, and more- the sky is the limit! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Swap the regular paprika for smoked paprika to add a rich smokey flavor to your seasoning!
- 1 tablespoon of this seasoning can be used to season up to 2 pounds of meat, though you can always use more or less to taste!
- Before use, give your all-purpose seasoning a shake to redistribute any ingredients that may have sank to the bottom of the jar.
🥡 Storing
Place seasoning in an airtight container or spice jar and keep it somewhere cool and dark like a cabinet or pantry. Your all-purpose seasoning is best used within 6 months, but safe to use for even longer.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Don't let the names fool you, these are two very different things. All-purpose seasoning is a seasoning blend made with herbs and spices that can be used on just about anything. Allspice is a single spice that tastes like a combination of cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon which is used to add a rich spiced flavor to baked goods, glazes, and occasionally meats like sausage.
All-purpose seasoning and seasoned salt are very similar. Typically, seasoning salt has more salt in it. Both are extremely versatile and can be used on a wide variety of foods. In fact, you can substitute one for the other, and adjust the salt in the recipe as needed.
This seasoning blend is a great one to have on hand because it's so versatile! It can elevate soups and stews, enhance marinades, season salads, flavor french fries, and so much more. It tastes great on chicken, seafood, pork, beef, and vegetables!
😋 More DIY Seasonings
- Burger Seasoning - A simple blend of herbs and spices that will enhance any burger!
- Poultry Seasoning - This poultry seasoning tastes great on chicken, turkey, quail, and even pork, and lamb!
- Pork Seasoning - From pork chops to pork roasts, this pork seasoning is just the thing you need.
- Cajun Seasoning - A zesty blend of herbs and spices that gives a punch of flavor to any dish it's added to!
- Taco Seasoning - The perfect DIY taco seasoning recipe for taco night!
- Steak Seasoning - A slightly smokey steak seasoning for all of your steak dinners!
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📖 Recipe Card
All-Purpose Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 1 ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Transfer the seasoning to an airtight container or spice jar.
- Use right away or store in a cool, dry place for later use.
Notes
- Swap the regular paprika for smoked paprika to add a rich smokey flavor to your seasoning!
- 1 tablespoon of this seasoning can be used to season up to 2 pounds of meat, though you can always use more or less to taste!
- Before use, give your all-purpose seasoning a shake to redistribute any ingredients that may have sank to the bottom of the jar.
- To store: Place seasoning in an airtight container or spice jar and keep it somewhere cool and dark like a cabinet or pantry. Your all-purpose seasoning is best used within 6 months, but safe to use for even longer.
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