Tony Chacheres Creole Seasoning Copycat Recipes

TONY CHACHERE'S FAMOUS CREOLE SEASONING

Steps:

• Mix well and use like salt.
• TO SEASON SEAFOOD:.
• Use half of above mixture and add:.
• 1tsp. thyme, powdered.
• 1 bay leaf.
• 1 teaspoons basil, leaf, sweet.
• NOTE: If too peppery for children, add more salt to mixture, then season to taste.

TONY CHACHERE'S CREOLE SEASONING (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• COMBINE all ingredients in a resealable container (1/4 cup fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 5 teaspoons cayenne pepper, 5 teaspoons garlic salt, 4 teaspoons ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon seasoned chili powder, 2 1/2 teaspoons celery salt, 2 teaspoons ground mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage, 1 teaspoon onion salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano, 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme).
• SEAL the container.
• SHAKE until thoroughly blended.
• STORE tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.
• USE measure for measure in place of Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning and enjoy.

TONY CHACHERE'S CAJUN SPICE MIX COPYCAT - NO SALT

Steps:

• Mix ingredients. Store in a covered shaker.
• This is appropriate for adding cajun spices to dishes or recipes that are already salty enough.
• It's also appropriate for people who are trying to reduce their sodium intake. Tony Chachere's sells a no-salt version, but it uses a salt substitute. Not everyone likes the taste of the substitute and (ironically) some common blood-pressure medicines should not be taken along with salt substitutes.
• Without the bulk of the salt, the remaining spices are stronger than in the original. Start with about 1/2 of the amount you might normally use.
• (*) The 3 starred peppers have been used for roundness of flavor. They are generally available at grocery stores, but may be in a specialty mexican spice section. Any or all of them can be replaced with an equivalent amount of cayenne.