Chef Bill Snell told me about Seasoning Salt in the 80s. We were barbecuing for a Father’s Day dinner event and I had asked him what kind of rub he used on his ribs. His baby back pork ribs were some of the best ribs I had ever tasted, and I had to know the secret. He simply said, “Season Salt”. I didn’t dig any deeper at the time because most Chef’s guard their secrets closely, and I was blessed to know that he had shared this with me.
I valued Chef Bill’s secret so much that I put Seasoned Salt into my recipe book, and it has become one My 5 must-have spice blends to have on hand, along with Old Bay, Blackening Cajun Spice, Chinese 5 spice powder and Tajin Classico.
It is easy to find in any grocery store or market. Under the name of Lawry’s Seasoned Salt or Morton’s. However, it is so easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients found in your spice cabinet. Try this make at home recipe for your roast beef or roast chicken next time you need a substitute for seasoned salt.
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What Is Seasoned Salt?
Seasoned salt is blended spice mix consisting of salt, spices, garlic and sugar. It was popularized in the 1930s by Lawry’s The Prime Rib of Beverly Hills. Used to season the dry-aged prime ribs of beef before slow roasting in the oven, the blend is now used commonly on barbecue, chicken, steaks, fish, chips and seafood.
Season Salt Recipe
Season Salt Ingredients for this Lawry’s copycat recipe include sea salt, white sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder turmeric, and Cayenne pepper. Start by combining all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Quick Tips For Making Copycat Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
Turmeric
If you do not have turmeric in your spice cabinet, then you can substitute cumin. Both spices have an earthy flavor, but the turmeric will add more color to the seasoned salt.
Turmeric is a yellow orange spice that is common in Asian and Indian recipes and is a common ingredient in prepared mustard and curries.
Not Just For Roast Beef
Seasoned Salt For Burgers:
For your signature burger, season the burger meat with Lawry’s Seasoning Salt and let it rest in the fridge before balling and making the perfect smash burgers. Add some cheddar and crisp bacon to take your signature burger to the next level.
Seasoned Salt Burger Recipe
In a mixing bowl combine 1 pound of Black Angus ground beef, ½ small grated white onion, 1 teaspoon of homemade seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon of steak sauce and freshly cracked black pepper.
Divide the beef mix and shape into 4 patties. Place the burger directly on a medium high grill and cook for 3 minutes before giving the burgers a quarter turn. Grill the burgers another minute and then flip over and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on the other side.
Seasoned Salt For Fries:
Is there something besides plain salt and pepper on French Fries? Seasoned Salt for fries is an upscale taste. Dust the fries with Seasoned Salt just as they come out of the oil. They will be amazing in taste and flavor. A quick and easy spice to take your fries up a notch.
Bloody Mary’s:
Sunday mornings are the right time to enjoy a Bloody Mary. How do you make salt stick to the rim of a glass? Dip the edge of your Bloody Mary glass in lemon juice or lime juice and then in Seasoned Salt to give your Bloody Mary a professional looking rim.
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Salt sea salt
- 2 tsp Sugar white
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne optional
Instructions
- Combine all the spices in a bowl and mix well.
Notes
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