Soul food seasoning is a blend of spices and herbs used to season dishes in soul food cuisine. Soul food is a traditional African American culinary style that originated in the Southern United States. It is known for its rich and flavorful dishes that often incorporate a variety of spices to enhance taste.
While there isn’t a specific universal soul food seasoning, we made our own version called “Soul Dust”. It’s a blend of ingredients that are easily accessible at local grocery stores and commonly used in Southern cooking.
Ingredients
- Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- Coarse ground black pepper
- Granulated garlic
- Granulated onion
- Seasoned salt (e.g. Lawry’s)
How to make soul food seasoning
- In a mixing bowl, combine equal parts of Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt and black pepper. Mix them well to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
- Add one-half part of granulated garlic and one-half part of granulated onion to the salt and pepper mixture.
- Stir thoroughly to incorporate the garlic and onion evenly.
- Add one-fourth part of seasoned salt to the mixture. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the seasoning blend to an airtight container, such as a jar or a spice container, to preserve freshness.
Summary
Soul food seasoning spice blend can add a rich and flavorful profile to a variety of dishes, enhancing the essence of soul food cuisine. It’s easy to make using ingredients that are accessible at most local grocery stores and commonly used in Southern cooking.
Soul Food Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 2 tablespoons granulated onion
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt e.g. Lawry’s
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine equal parts of Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt and black pepper. Mix them well to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
- Add one-half part of granulated garlic and one-half part of granulated onion to the salt and pepper mixture. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the garlic and onion evenly.
- Add one-fourth part of seasoned salt to the mixture. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the seasoning blend to an airtight container, such as a jar or a spice container, to preserve freshness.
This blend is now a staple in my kitchen. I already use these spices regularly but never thought to combine them for ease until finding your recipe. Thank you!