How to Make Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Lemon Pepper Seasoning is an easy and inexpensive way to add flavor to a wide range of dishes. You can use it as a dry rub or as the base of your marinade. This lemon and pepper mixture is delicious on chicken, turkey, pork, or beef. It’s also a perfect addition to potato and pasta dishes.
How to Make Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
If you want to make your own lemon pepper seasoning, it is a fairly simple process that takes just a few minutes and does not require any kitchen gadgets. You just need some dried lemon peel (or granules made from lemon zest*), black pepper, salt, and any other spices that you would like to add.
You can buy dried lemon peel online or at well-stocked spice stores. If you’re using lemon rind, it is best to dehydrate it in the oven at a low temperature for about 30 minutes. This ensures the rind stays crisp and flavorful.
Ingredients:
You will need: Dried lemon peel/zest, black pepper, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder.
How to Store Your Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning:
If your homemade lemon pepper seasoning is sealed, it should last for at least a month in the fridge. If you are not using it immediately, it should be fine for a year in the pantry or even longer in the freezer.
Recipes that go well with Lemon Pepper:
This versatile spice blend goes well on chicken, shrimp, steak, tilapia, or fish. It is also a great base for salad dressings and marinades.
Alert: While spices can have many beneficial properties for health, using them for medical purposes should be done under the guidance and supervision of a healthcare professional or specialist. Some spices may interact with medications or cause adverse reactions in certain individuals, and it is important to use them safely and appropriately. If you are considering using spices for a medical condition, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional before doing so.
