A good all purpose seasoning blend lends the right amount of flavor to savory dishes and it comes together in a snap. This simple mix of spices and seasonings is easily prepped and stored for future recipes.

Jar of All Purpose Seasoning with a spoon in it

Why this recipe works

All purpose seasoning lives up to its name. It’s a blend of flavorful spices and herbs that elevate your meals with a quick shake. This mix pairs extremely well with a wide variety of dishes from seafood, pork, beef, poultry, and even vegetables. Keep this seasoning blend tucked safely in your spice cabinet to grab and dash in a snap of a finger.

So, why make your own seasoning blends? Making homemade seasoning blends saves you a lot of money and time. We keep our cabinet stocked with homemade variations of cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, chili seasoning, and all purpose seasoning as those are the ones we reach for the most. Plus, making them from scratch means you can customize the ingredients to your preference.

Spice jars of seasonings needed to create All Purpose Seasoning

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SPICES – Garlic powder, onion powder, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, chili powder, paprika, mustard powder, dried parsley, and Kosher salt are the powerhouses behind this flavorful blend. The beauty of this all purple seasoning mix is that it’s a starter. You can adjust the levels of spices according to your taste or even sub-in or out ingredients as you see fit. We don’t use a lot of salt in this mix, but you can increase that as well if you like. For a spicier mix, add in cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

How to Make All Purpose Seasoning

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover with lid and store in a cool, dry place for up to a year.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

How do you store homemade all purpose seasoning?

Store the all purpose seasoning blend in an air-tight jar or sealed ziptop bag in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. The blend will last past a year but may lose some of its potency over time.

Spoonful of All Purpose Seasoning being lifted out of a jar of All Purpose Seasoning

Serving Suggestions

All purpose seasoning can truly be used on whatever you want to use it on. Grilled meats, stews, casseroles, seafood, and vegetables (like our roasted brussels sprouts with bacon) are all great vehicles for this blend. You can even incorporate it into salad dressings or dips. Whenever you reach for a savory seasoning, you can most likely substitute with this blend.

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