Jalapeno Seasoning - A Tasty Blend of
Jalapeno Peppers and Spices

Jalapeno seasoning is really quick and easy to make at home and will add superb flavours and mouthwatering aromas to your home cooking. Of course, you're going to need dried jalapeno peppers for the real thing, but if you don't have them, other varieties could be used in their place.

What You'll Need: (makes about 10 tablespoons)

6–8 dried jalapeno peppers
2 tbsp Hungarian paprika powder (or regular paprika)
2 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black peppercorns
4 tsp dried basil
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp fennel seeds
2 tsp salt

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

Remove the stems from the peppers and cut into pieces (you can grind the stems if you like)

Finely grind the pepper pieces along with the peppercorns, salt and cumin and fennel seeds

Once ground add to a bowl

Add the paprika, garlic and onion powders to the bowl and combine

Finally, crumble in the dried oregano and basil and stir again

Store in an airtight jar out of direct sunlight and use within 3 months.

Note: For fab flavours and mouthwatering aromas, consider dry toasting the whole spices and pepper pieces for a few minutes prior to grinding. Click here for further info. (Link opens in new window)