Does anyone know which spices I can mix to make something like Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning?

Question

I want to get a similiar flavor, but without all the sodium and additives.

Yeah, I don't need to eliminate salt all together, just want to cut back on it. I like to pile on the Tony Chachere's, but in doing so, I end up putting alot of sodium on my food.

Answer 1

This is what I use. You can cut back on the salt
2 Tble. spoons ---salt
2 Tble. spoons --garlic powder
1 Tble. spoon --black pepper
1 Tble. spoon --onion powder
1 Tble. spoon -- cayenne pepper
1 Tble spoon ---dried leaf oregano
1 Tble spoon --dried thyme
6 Tble spoons -- paprika
mix spices to geather place in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid makes about 3/4 cup
I use this combo on about all the meat I cook
Hope it works for you
jim b

Answer 2

Sodium is what salt is made of. So you are wanting a salt-free seasoning? I'd suggest the Mrs. Dash's Hot & Spicy seasoning.

If avoiding all salt is NOT what you meant, you can try this copycat of Jane's Krazy Mixed Up Salt. I'd add a tsp. or so of cayenne pepper to make it a bit hotter like Tony's. I will keep looking for you, though. I know I have THE Tony Chachere seasoning blend recipe somwehre!


Crazy Mixed-Up Salt (almost)

¼ cup sea salt
1 Tbsp. Accent or MSG (optional)
1 tsp. dried dill weed
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. onion powder
¼ tsp garlic salt
¼ tsp. curry powder
¼ tsp. chili powder
¼ tsp. paprika
¼ tsp. rubbed sage
¼ tsp. oregano
¼ tsp. marjoram
Rind of 1 lemon, finely grated

Mix together and blend in your blender or FP. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Answer 3

I would guess red pepper, garlic, onion, cumin, maybe some black pepper...all of the above in powder form, not salt form, since you are concerned about sodium. Just a guess, there's probably a few more things in there. Doesn't the label say what's in it?