We use Lawry’s Seasoned Salt on everything. When we grill steaks, chicken, and even pork we like to sprinkle this seasoning on top.
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We love Lawry’s Seasoned Salt and use it for many different things. The herbs and spices adds to your meal you’re inspired by. We have even sprinkle on French fries, baked potatoes, and mashed potatoes, hash browns or any potato side dish.
Making it yourself costs less than buying a bottle, and you probably already have every ingredient in your spice cabinet. If you like keeping homemade blends on hand, try our Homemade Burger Seasoning.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
- Ready in 5 minutes. Measure, whisk, and it’s done. No grinding or cooking.
- 7 pantry ingredients. Salt, sugar, paprika, turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder, and cornstarch. No special trip to the store.
- Cheaper than the bottle. You’re paying for spices your already own instead of a name brand.
- You control the salt. Cut it back for a lower-sodium blend or add a pinch of cayenne for heat.
Making homemade seasoning is part of my weekly meal prep, and this is a staple blend I use in so many of our recipes.
Ingredients
- Salt – The base of the blend. Use fine table salt, not coarse kosher or sea salt. Fine salt mixes evenly with the powdered spices and matches the texture of the store bottle. Coarse salt measures differently
- Granulated Sugar – Just a little rounds out the flavor. It’s part of what makes seasoned salt taste like seasoned salt.
- Paprika – Adds the classic red-orange color and a mild, sweet pepper flavor.
- Turmeric – Adds warm color and a subtle earthy note.
- Onion Powder and Garlic Powder – The savory flavor that is added.
- Cornstarch – Helps keep the blend from clumping in the air.
How to Make Homemade Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
Step 1 – Combine Ingredients – Whisk together all the ingredients in a small bowl.
Step 2 – Store and Enjoy – Use in place of Lawry’s seasonings in your favorite recipes. Store the remaining seasoning in an airtight container in your spice cabinet.
Seasoned Salt Grill Guide: How Much to Use
Since this blend is mostly salt, a little goes a long way. These are good starting amounts. Taste, then add more next time if you like it saltier.
- Steak, chicken, and pork chops: about 1 teaspoon per pound, sprinkled on all sides
- Burgers: about ¾ teaspoon per pound of ground beef, mixed in or sprinkled on the patties
- Fries and potatoes: ½ to 1 teaspoon per pound, tossed right after cooking while they’re hot
- Grilled or roasted vegetables: about ½ teaspoon per pound
Variations to Homemade Seasoned Salt
- Smoky: Use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika for a deeper, grill-friendly flavor.
- More savory: Add ½ teaspoon celery salt. May copycat versions include it, and it gives the blend a more rounded, savory taste.
- A little heat: Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Peppery: Add ½ teaspoon finely ground black pepper.
- Lower sodium: Cut the salt to 1 tablespoon. The blend will taste more like the spices and less salty, so you may want to use a bit more of it.
- No turmeric? Just leave it out. The blend will be a little less orange, but it will still taste great.
How to Use Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
This copycat Lawry’s Seasoned Salt can add flavor to any meal. It is very versatile and is a common seasoning, like salt and pepper. In any recipe that calls for Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, swap in the same amount of this homemade blend.
We use this seasoning on everything. We have used it on soups, burgers, ground beef, chicken, pork chops and roasted vegetables. Just a teaspoon or two on your favorite meats or vegetables and it will add so much flavor. You may eve love it on Blackstone Sweet Potato Fries.
Add it to your favorite marinades, rubs, sauces, or in your flour for deep fried foods. Save time and money and make this homemade seasoning. Trust me this will be only seasoning you grab for.
Make a Jar-Sized Batch
Since we this so often, we make a big batch so we’re not measuring spices every week. These amounts make a little over ¾ cup, enough to fill a 1-cup jar:
- ½ cup fine table salt
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
When to Season Meat with Seasoned Salt
You can apply the Lawry’s Seasoned Salt at two different times. It all depends on what works for you and your family.
- Apply about 45 minutes before grilling – About 45 minutes from when you are about to grilling your meats, apply the seasoning. The seasoning absorbs into the meat making it very tender and flavorful.
- Marinate overnight – Apply the dry seasoning the night before you are grilling the meat and place them in the refrigerator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store your seasoning in a air tight container or spice jar and place in your pantry. Make sure to store in a cool, dry place and it will last up to 6 months.
Making homemade seasoning is part of our meal prep for the week. This makes it is easy to add to our favorite recipes throughout the week.
As long as the seasoning mixture is stored correctly, the seasoning should last for up to 6 months.
Yes, Lawry’s Seasoning Salt is Gluten Free.
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Lawry’s Seasoned Salt Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Cornstarch
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Instructions
- Whisk together all the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Use in place of Lawry’s seasonings in your favorite recipes and store the remaining seasoning in an airtight container.
