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Lemon Pepper Seasoning Recipe

This recipe for how to make lemon pepper seasoning is a simple, wholesome way to make a pantry staple out of ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Prep Time15 minutes
Dehydrating Time:45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: How-To
Cuisine: Spices
Keyword: how to make lemon pepper seasoning
Servings: 12
Calories: 18kcal

Equipment

  • Micro planer or small-holed grater
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lemon zest 5 - 7 lemons
  • 1/3 cup whole black peppercorns
  • 1/4-1/3 cup large flake sea salt optional

Instructions

  • Begin by washing 5 large or 7 small lemons.
  • Using a micro planer or small-holed grater, zest the outer yellow layer of the lemons until you have a 1⁄2 cup of grated lemon peel.
  • Preheat your oven to its lowest temperature. This is usually between 180° and 200° Fahrenheit.
  • Spread the grated lemon zest on an edged baking sheet with 1⁄3 cup of whole black peppercorns.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and allow the spices to dry for 30-45 minutes. Check it every 10-15 minutes and turn the baking sheet to avoid some areas drying much faster than others. You may also want to use a spatula to stir and respread the lemon zest to make sure it’s all drying evenly
  • Once all of the lemon zest has dried, it will look slightly darker and have shrunk quite abit.
  • Add the dehydrated lemon peel and peppercorns to a spice grinder and grind them up until they are a coarse mixture, like rough sand.

Notes

  • Makes about 3⁄4 cups
  • Store the lemon pepper seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It will keep
    for several months.

Nutrition

Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2359mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg