This all-purpose seasoning is the best spice mix. The combination of fresh, aromatic herbs and spices, with extra umami from mushroom powder will elevate any recipe. Use this homemade spice blend to season meat and poultry, veggies, eggs, soups, stews and more.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Ingredients
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Method: No cook
Special Diet: AIP, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-FODMAP, Paleo, Whole30
Add peppercorns and kala namak (or sea salt) and grind until peppercorns are coarsely broken up.
Add the rosemary, basil, oregano, sage and porcini powder and grind to a powder.
Spice grinder
Place all ingredients into a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind into a powder. Depending on the size of the grinder, you may need to work in batches. If working in batches, place all of the ground spices into a small bowl and stir until well combined.
Using powdered ingredients
Measure all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
Notes
TIP: I coarsely crush the pepper and salt first because it helps to break up the other herbs as they are being ground.
How to use
Here are a handful of my favorite ways to use this homemade spice mix:
Hamburgers and meatloaf – mix into ground beef for the most amazing burgers and meatloaf
Steak rub – coat your favorite cut of steak with this spice blend, then sear in butter in a hot cast iron skillet. It makes a great seasoning variation for Flank Steak smoked on a pellet grill.
Fish and shrimp – add to salmon, tilapia, shrimp or sole and pan fry or bake
Eggs – sprinkle a pinch in your morning scrambled eggs or tofu
Lamb, pork or wild game – the aromatic herbs are a perfect pairing for Smoked Leg of Lamb
Soups and stews – try this in hearty winter soups and stews, like chicken noodle soup or in pot pies prepared with homemade bone broth
How to store
The best way to store spices and dried herbs is in a glass container with a tight-fitting lid. Glass containers keep spices fresh for longer than plastic. Plastic containers are slightly porous and allow small amounts of air in the container, which causes them to degrade faster.Try not to store spices around the stove, as the heat will cause them to deteriorate faster.
Variations
Use different culinary salts – try different gourmet or culinary salts
Replace sea salt with a smoked salt – delicious and smoky
Try different mushroom powders – shiitake or a wild mushroom mix contribute umami and change the flavor just a bit
Add onion and garlic powder – if you don’t follow a low-FODMAP diet, add 1 tablespoon of onion powder and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder to enhance the flavor. Or, replace the salt with your favorite garlic salt.
Make it spicy – add a small amount of cayenne to add a touch of heat
Nutritional facts are calculated using kala namak black salt, which has about ⅓ less sodium than sea salt.