This delicious orange pepper seasoning is very peppery and has a nice orange flavor from dried and ground orange zest. Onion and garlic powder add umami and dried rosemary is a background flavor that balances the pepper and the citrus.
Ingredients and notes:
You need the zest from one large orange for this recipe.
Photos of the recipe process:
- Zest the orange and let the zest dry at room temperature. (This takes about 1 day.)
- Add the dried orange zest to a mortar.
- Grind the zest into a coarse powder with a pestle.
- Add the ground zest and all remaining ingredients to a bowl and stir until well combined.
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Orange Pepper Seasoning Recipe
Makes about 1 tablespoon of seasoning, which is enough to season 1 pound of chicken.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 3kcal
Equipment:
- citrus zester
- wax paper or parchment paper
- paper towel
- mortar and pestle
- measuring spoons
- mixing bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 large orange
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
Instructions:
- Zest the orange and sprinkle the zest onto wax paper or parchment paper. Cover loosely with a paper towel. Let sit at room temperature until the zest is completely dry (about 1 day).
- Grind the orange zest in a mortar with a pestle into a coarse powder. (You should get about 1 teaspoon dried ground orange zest.)
- Add ground orange zest along with all remaining ingredients to a bowl and stir until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container in a dark, cool place.
Notes:
How to use it: This orange pepper seasoning is great on boneless, skinless chicken breast, chicken thighs or any other cut of chicken. Rub the seasoning on the meat, then grill or broil.
Nutrition:
Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.8g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 5mg
More citrus seasonings:
- For a spark of citrus from dried lime zest check out this chili lime rub recipe and this chipotle and lime seasoning.
- This chimichurri seasoning recipe and this shrimp seasoning mix recipe combine herbs with dried lemon zest and spicy red pepper flakes.
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