Sunday, April 25, 2010

Southwest Seasoning

Most seasoning mixes that you can buy in the grocery store have sugar in them. If you read the ingredient list you will probably see sugar there in some form. When you are trying to stay away from sugars and starches, even those small additions can derail all of your good intentions. So when reading the nutrition facts, also read the ingredient list. Learn more about what you are eating.

This seasoning mix is pretty basic. Most of the time simple is better. Not always, but usually. Mix this up and see what you think. I enjoy it on chicken. It's just as good on a steak. Or, let's see, just about anything you want to grill. Haven't tried it on fish yet myself. If you do let me know what you think.

1/4 Cup Ground Ancho Chili Pepper (#42035)
1 tsp Garlic Powder (#44439)
1 tsp Onion Powder (#47230)
1 tsp Dried Oragano (#31730)
2 tsp Paprika (#48037)
1 T Ground Cumin (#42730)
1 T Kosher Salt
1 T Ground Black Pepper (#45836)

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Pour into an old salt shaker and shake on, oh, just about anything.

The numbers after each ingredient are the Penzeys Spices item numbers. I thought that might make it easier for you to order from www.penzeys.com .

I hope you like this recipe!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the item #s. Type of chili powder really can change the flavor. Can't wait to try this one!