Garlic Gold® Southwestern Seasoned Salt Blend

By Joanne Speakman
Crunchy Version
Ingredients:

• 1/4 Cup Cumin seeds
• 1/4 Cup coarsely ground black peppercorns
• 3 1/2 TBS (1 jar) Garlic Gold^® Nuggets
• 3/4 Cup coarse sea salt such as fleur del sel
• 1/4 Cup oregano leaves

Heat a small heavy bottomed skillet (such as cast iron) to medium; add the cumin seeds and toast until aromatic, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; transfer to a small bowl, and allow to cool.  Add remaining spices; stir to blend. Will keep refrigerated up to 6 months.

Makes 2 cups.
Smooth Version
Ingredients:

• 2 TBSP ground cumin
• 1/4 Cup ground black peppercorns
• 3 1/2 TBSP (1 jar) Garlic Gold^® Nuggets
• 1/2 Cup sea salt such as fleur del sel
• 2 TBSP ground oregano

In a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle, grind up the Garlic Gold^® Nuggets. Combine with remaining ingredients.

Makes 1 ½ cups.

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