Tony Chachere's Cajun Spice Mix Copycat - No Salt

⏱ 10 mins 🍽 1/2 cup, 96 serving(s) 🏷 Cajun

This recipe creates a homemade, salt-free version of the popular Tony Chachere's Cajun spice blend. It combines a variety of ground peppers, herbs, and spices for a complex flavour profile. The mix is ideal for those watching their sodium intake or for seasoning dishes that are already sufficiently salty. As the blend lacks salt, the spices are more potent, so you should use about half the amount you would normally use of a standard seasoned salt.

Tony Chachere's Cajun Spice Mix Copycat - No Salt

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 5 teaspoons cayenne pepper (or more, see instructions)
  • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper (*)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ancho chili (*)
  • 1 teaspoon ground arbol chile (*)
  • 4 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground celery seed
  • 2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Method

  1. Combine all the listed ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. This blend is suitable for adding Cajun seasoning to recipes that contain enough salt already.
  3. It is also a good choice for individuals who need to limit their sodium consumption. The commercial no-salt version uses a salt substitute, which some people dislike and can interact with certain medications.
  4. Because this mix contains no salt, the spices are more concentrated. Begin by using roughly half the quantity you would typically use of a standard seasoned salt.
  5. The three peppers marked with an asterisk contribute to a well-rounded flavour. They are often found in grocery stores, potentially in a Mexican foods aisle. You can substitute any or all of them with the same quantity of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium2700 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCajun
AuthorChef Babadeaux