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    Homemade All Purpose Seasoning

    Last Updated January 9, 2023. Published March 20, 2020 By Charla 18 Comments

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    Learn how to make your very own homemade version of a multi purpose seasoning blend using a handful of herbs and spices that are a total game changer for meat and vegetable dishes.

    seasoning in a glass jar

    all purpose seasoning

    I'm so happy to share this spice mix with my lovely readers and do you want to know why I'm thrilled?

    Well simply because this recipe is a staple if you're a true die hard foodie like moi. I cannot believe it has taken me so long to finally add this recipe to the blog.

    Like so many people I'm not a huge fan of purchasing pre-blended seasoning, reason being because the vast majority tend to include E numbers, or some type of additives and/preservatives.

    Most of the time I have no clue what the ingredient is or how to pronounce it.

    What is all purpose seasoning?

    This seasoning is made using a combination of herbs and spices mix together.

    The spice blend is largely embraced within the Caribbean Community and is a must have pantry staple item.

    It's so diverse that it can be used to enhance the flavour of almost any of your savoury dishes (meat, veg or poultry).

    Seasoning with a teaspoon

    A relative of mine was kind enough to buy me a spice grinder a few years ago. Since I have had this grinder I pretty much use it to make a plethora of spice blends.

    Wet rubs and powdered sugar just to name a few so my grinder gets used bi weekly at the minimum.

    I recently made this Homemade Fish Masala Powder and this Beef Stew Seasoning Mix which has been going down like a real treat.

    Anyway, let's talk more about the recipe post. You'll probably be familiar with the taste of each ingredient as you've most likely have used them individually at some point during your culinary adventure.

    Ingredients you will need

    ingredients for all purpose seasoning

    • Paprika
    • Garlic
    • Parsley
    • Black Pepper
    • Onion Powder
    • Thyme
    • Pimento
    • Chilli
    • Coconut sugar
    • Pink Salt

    The addition of coconut sugar

    I chose to include coconut sugar to balance things out, don't worry it won't have any impact on the final product.

    If you're not comfortable with using any sugar, simply omit or reduce the amount but I really think the sugar counterbalances the heat from the chilli and saltiness from the pink salt.

    Recipe uses

    • Vegetables
    • Meat
    • Poultry
    • Dips
    • Salads
    • Sauce you name it and you can include a teaspoon or tablespoon. It all depends on what you're cooking but the list is endless.

    How to make all purpose seasoning

    steps 1-2 mixing spices

    • Place all of the herbs and spices into a coffee/spice grinder (Picture 1).
    • Mill everything into a fine consistency (Picture 2).

    Notes and tips

    • Use a glass jar to store the spice blend and keep it in a cool, dry place i.e pantry, cupboard.
    • DO NOT store directly in the light as this will decrease the potency of the herbs/spices.
    • Generally custom made blends last a long time. Feel free to check out my article on How to Store Herbs and Spices
    • The use of coconut sugar is optional and helps to balance out the various herbs and spices.
    • Feel free to double, triple or quadruple the batch, accordingly.

    Seasoning resting on the lid of a jar

    Recipes you may want to use this in

    • Coconut Prawn Soup
    • Turkey Neck Soup
    • Jamaican Curry Goat
    • Caribbean Style Caramelized Onions
    • Saltfish Turn Cornmeal
    • Curry Jackfruit Run Down
    • Cabbage and Saltfish
    • Jamaican Curry Chicken

    Other Condiments to try

    • Seafood Seasoning
    • Sazon Seasoning
    • Caribbean Curry Sauce
    • Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
    • Cuban Mojo Marinade
    • Green Seasoning

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    Homemade All Purpose Seasoning

    Vegan, paleo, gluten free, all purpose seasoning, perfect for veggies or protein
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: condiment, Extra
    Cuisine: Caribbean
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 jar
    Calories: 99kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon paprika dried
    • 1 tablespoon garlic granules dried
    • 1 tablespoon parsley dried
    • 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper dried
    • 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder dried
    • 1 tablespoon thyme dried
    • ¼ teaspoon chilli dried
    • ⅛ teaspoon pimento (ground allspice/pimento)
    • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar can use raw cane sugar
    • ½ tablespoon himalayan pink salt

    Instructions

    • Place all of the herbs and spices into a coffee/spice grinder
    • Mill everything into a fine consistency.
    • Store the seasoning in a glass jar in a dry place.

    Notes

    • Use a glass jar to store the spice blend and keep it in a cool, dry place i.e pantry, cupboard. 
    • DO NOT store directly in the light as this will decrease the potency of the herbs/spices.
    • Generally custom made blends last a long time. Feel free to check out my article on How to Store Herbs and Spices
    • The use of coconut sugar is optional and helps to balance out the various herbs and spices.
    • Feel free to double, triple or quadruple the batch, accordingly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3525mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4117IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Jennifer

      February 19, 2021 at 3:28 pm

      Hi Charla,
      I'm looking forward to making my batch of cabbage but wanted to verify the ingredients for the All Purpose seasoning. For the garlic, parsley and thyme. Are these meant to be fresh or dried versions? Garlic salt or powder? Chili powder? Pimento equivalent to ground Allspice? Just need to make sure I have everything on point 😉 Thanks in advance!

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      • Charla

        February 19, 2021 at 3:48 pm

        Hi Jennifer, thank you for reaching out to me. That's absolutely fine. I have just updated the ingredients list to clarify what I mean. The thyme, parsley and garlic are all dried. The garlic is granulated or you can use powder, it's not garlic salt that I used. Yes please use ground allspice (ground pimento). I hope that helps!

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    2. Roland

      January 02, 2021 at 1:07 am

      Charla you are amazing - you answer every question I have and I never have to leave your site. even when the question is a bit complicated! It’s such an amazing site. Curry goat being made in Western Australia tonight... fulfilling a long time craving!

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      • Charla

        January 02, 2021 at 2:33 pm

        Hi Roland. Thank you so so much. You're all the way from West Australia oh wow!, so glad I am able to assist you with your culinary needs. I do try to make my recipes as user friendly as possible.

        Reply
    3. Courtney

      April 27, 2020 at 8:08 pm

      i love this recipe! I use it for my cow foot, oxtail, on chicken, in curry, on eggs, its so good!

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 27, 2020 at 8:11 pm

        Thank you so much Courtney. I'm so glad it's a winner!!

        Reply
    4. Andrea Metlika

      March 21, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      I really like making homemade seasoning blends. This one is new for me and I can't wait to try it out.

      Reply
      • Charla

        March 21, 2020 at 5:39 pm

        Thanks Andrea. I hope you get around to making a batch.

        Reply
    5. Julia

      March 21, 2020 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds like the perfect seasoning for fajitas 🙂

      Reply
      • Charla

        March 21, 2020 at 5:39 pm

        Yes. It definitely works for fajitas Julia.

        Reply
    6. Amy

      March 21, 2020 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe to have on hand!

      Reply
      • Charla

        March 21, 2020 at 1:44 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Marie-Charlotte Chatelain

      March 21, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      This spice blend sounds perfect for chicken dinners! Love all the tips you added about proper storage. I will defs add some coconut sugar - a bit of sweetness is always a good idea

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      • Charla

        March 21, 2020 at 1:27 pm

        Thanks Marie-Charlotte. Yes! The coconut sugar is a game changer for sure.

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    8. Jacqueline Meldrum

      March 21, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      That would be so good in so many dishes. Thanks so much for the recipe. I have everything I need to make this blend too. Excellent.

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      • Charla

        March 21, 2020 at 1:26 pm

        You are so welcome Jacqueline

        Reply
    9. Jolie

      January 13, 2018 at 9:13 am

      Eager to try this spice blend out! Unfortunately I don't have a spice grinder though, but most of my spices are in ground form anyway, so I'll just try mixing them together. I know it's an all-purpose blend, but do you have any recommendations for meals/recipes that it pairs particularly well with?

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      • Charla

        January 13, 2018 at 5:20 pm

        Hi Jolie. I add the spice blend to Caribbean style stewed mackeral, Jamaican brown stew chicken, Haitian stew chicken, hot tuna salad.




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