Cajun (Blackened) Spice Mix Recipe

Use this mixture for barbecue ribs,  Cajun soups or sauces, blackened protein recipes etc.
makes: about 1-1/4 cups

• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1/4 cup paprika (smoked if you can find it)
• 1 Tablespoon onion powder
• 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon dried basil
• 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 Tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper*
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 
• 1 teaspoon citric acid

Combine chili powder, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, basil, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, thyme, cumin, white pepper and citric acid until well-mixed.

Place the spice mix in a glass jar and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place up to 3 months.
*adjust cayenne pepper to you own taste