This Homemade Emerils Essence is a low salt version of the fabulous original. It is so easy to whip up and add that little extra flavor to your dishes.
I used to buy Emeril’s Essence often. I love that signature BAM of flavor. But my hubby doesn’t like a lot salt in his diet so it hasn’t been around for a long time.  Making our own homemade taco seasoning has been awesome!
Homemade Emerils Essence
I was looking for some new recipes this weekend and came across his recipe and decided to whip up a low salt version for us.
I also cut back a little on the cayenne pepper since my daughter isn’t a huge extra spices lover. Feel free to add up to a one tablespoon for your own “hot” liking.
I grilled up some delicious turkey burgers for lunch the other day using this homemade Emeril’s Essence.  Come back for that recipe on Wednesday.
INGREDIENTS
2 ½ tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
½ tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; stir until well combined.
Transfer to an airtight container.
DIY Emerils Essence
Ingredients
- 2 ½ tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- ½ tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; stir until well combined.
- Transfer to an airtight container.
Nutrition
Adapted from Emerils
Ken Keim 331-803-0604
We are confounded that Emeril’s “people” (when calling the 800-813-5114 number on his “essence” label) do not know when this item will be available – at ALL! We called and they simply said “we do not know”!!! We wonder if Emeril is aware of this, but it is uncharacteristic of his usual excellence in communication during his shows! Emeril, if you read this, your fans are NOT HAPPY! Your organization at this number is not doing you any darn good, nor do they apparently NOT care about the stigma they are creating under your good name and reputation… We suggest that you take this to heart! P.S. Here in Charlotte, your “essence” spice has not been available for about a YEAR, anywhere! Where can we buy it??????
Miz Helen
I love using homemade spice mixes, this looks awesome! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Mary
I saw Emeril’s original recipe online and also felt that the salt was too much, but I wasn’t sure how much to lower it. I am happy to see your version of it and will be making it. Thank you for sharing!
Roseann Hampton
My son loves to cook with Emeril’s Essence. I’ll have to make him this lower salt version. Thanks for sharing!
April J Harris
This spice mix sounds good! I’m a fan of Emeril but we can’t get his spice mixes here in the UK so I’m really pleased to see your recipe. Also love that it is lower in salt, Sherri. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Hearth and Soul. Scheduled to pin and share on our Hearth and Soul Facebook page.
christina nifong
Love that you adapted this to your family’s tastes. I am a huge Emeril fan and have often adapted his recipes. Thanks for sharing!