Things You'll Need:
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Mixing bowl
- Blender
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Chili powder
- Thyme
- Basil
- Crushed bay leaves
- Salt
- Plastic container
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Step 1
Pour 3 tbsp. of black pepper and 5 tbsp. of cayenne pepper into a large mixing bowl. Stir the two together until they are thoroughly combined, then pour the mixture into the blender.
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Step 2
Add 3 tbsp. of onion powder, 3 tbsp. of garlic powder and 3 tbsp. of chili powder to the mixing bowl. Mix them thoroughly, then pour them into the blender on top of the pepper mixture.
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Step 3
Mix 1 tbsp. of thyme, 1 tbsp. of basil and 1 tbsp. of crushed bay leaves in the mixing bowl, then transfer them to the blender on top of the rest of the spices. Cover the blender and set it to the puree setting.
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Step 4
Allow the Cajun spices to puree for several minutes, then turn the blender off. Allow the spices to settle for several minutes, as they can cause significant irritation if inhaled. Pour the seasonings back into the mixing bowl.
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Step 5
Add 26 oz. of table salt to the spices and stir until the entire batch is the same color. Transfer the Cajun spices to an air-tight plastic container for storage to prolong shelf life.
