Spiced Salt Pepper Blend (Printable)

A flavorful salt blend with pepper, smoked paprika, and herbs for versatile seasoning.

# What You Need:

01 - 1/4 cup fine sea salt

02 - 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

06 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

01 - In a small bowl, combine sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and dried thyme if using.

02 - Stir the mixture thoroughly until all components are evenly incorporated.

03 - Transfer the seasoning blend into an airtight container or spice jar.

04 - Keep stored in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months and apply as desired to meats, roasted vegetables, eggs, or snacks.

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You'll stop buying expensive specialty salts once you realize how good your own blend tastes.
It takes five minutes to make and lasts for months, sitting pretty in a glass jar.
Guests actually ask what seasoning you used—and you get to tell them you made it yourself.

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Don't skip the freshly ground pepper step—it genuinely tastes better and isn't worth skimping on for something this simple.
Make sure your container is completely dry before filling it, or your beautiful blend will clump into a useless brick.

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Grind your own peppercorns just before mixing if you have the time—it makes a real difference in the final flavor.
Store a small sprinkle jar separate from your main batch so you're not opening the big container every time you cook.