Description
A flavorful and aromatic homemade pepperoni seasoning blend featuring sweet paprika, black pepper, fennel seed, and warm spices, perfect for enhancing meats, pizzas, and various Italian-inspired dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Spices
- 4 Tbsp. sweet paprika
- 4 and ½ tsp. black pepper
- 3 tsp. crushed fennel seed
- 2 tsp. ground allspice
- ½ tsp. mustard powder
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2–3 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together sweet paprika, black pepper, crushed fennel seed, ground allspice, mustard powder, ground cinnamon, and optional crushed red pepper flakes until thoroughly blended.
- Store Seasoning: Transfer the well-combined spice mixture into an airtight container. Store it in a cool, dry, and dark place to preserve freshness for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the spiciness of the seasoning.
- This seasoning blend can be used to add authentic pepperoni flavor to homemade pizzas, sausages, and various meat dishes.
- Store in an airtight container away from moisture and sunlight for maximum shelf life.
- Mix well before each use if spices settle.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seasoning Blend
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: pepperoni seasoning, homemade spice blend, Italian seasoning, pizza seasoning, meat seasoning
