Storage:Tony Chachere's world-famous seasoning is shelf-stable, and so is this copycat recipe!Keep in an airtight container; either a Mason jar or ziploc bag. Store the copycat spice mix in a cool, dark place.Your pantry or kitchen storage cabinets work perfectly.This easy seasoning recipe will keep for about six months, as long as the ground spices that you used are relatively fresh.Tips:
You can buy reusable shaker-style lids made specially to fit Mason jars. Then, it's even easier to season your favorite recipes!
Copycat Tony Chacheres enhances the flavor of meats, such as chicken, beef, pork, fish, and seafood. Sprinkle it on after cooking, or use a few teaspoons in breading or batter!
Keep away from sunlight in a dry place.
Use this seasoning to add a Creole twist to your favorite side dishes. It's great on baked potatoes, french fries, potato salad, homemade garlic bread, baked beans, steamed veggies, and more.
Stir a few teaspoons with a quarter-cup of mayo and a quarter-cup of ketchup to make a quick and tasty Creole-inspired dipping sauce.
A small dash of spice goes a long way—just like when cooking with salt and pepper.
Use fresh spices to make your copycat Creole seasoning last longer.
Ground spices lose fragrance and flavor as they sit. Chances are, if the spices don't smell fragrant anymore, they've likely lost flavor, too.
Mason jar foods are great for gifting. Wrap 'em with a big ribbon and give them away to all of your spice-lovin' friends.