STEPS USED FOR BATCH PREPPING SEASONING PACKETS
When I make my homemade seasoning mixes I like to make several batches at a time. It's no harder to measure the ingredients into 3 or 4 bowls than it is for one. I then store them in small craft bags to use later in place of store bought seasoning packets. Over the years they've proven to be a nice convenience especially when I forget to add the other mixes to my grocery list not to mention they are quite cost effective. Homemade seasonings are also more times than not much lower in sodium and without the preservatives in store bought mixes. Don't get me wrong I still buy them from the store but I really like having these on hand.
When I make my homemade seasoning mixes I like to make several batches at a time. It's no harder to measure the ingredients into 3 or 4 bowls than it is for one. I then store them in small craft bags to use later in place of store bought seasoning packets. Over the years they've proven to be a nice convenience especially when I forget to add the other mixes to my grocery list not to mention they are quite cost effective. Homemade seasonings are also more times than not much lower in sodium and without the preservatives in store bought mixes. Don't get me wrong I still buy them from the store but I really like having these on hand.
Step One:
Set out all the required spices/ingredients. Group them together by the amount to be used. For example,
everything that uses 1 teaspoon should be sitting together with the one teaspoon measuring spoon. I've found it much easier to do it this way rather than referring back and forth to my recipes in the process. It just makes things go a little
smoother and easier. After gathering your ingredients set out the number of bowls you need to make individual
batches. Then just measure the ingredients into the each bowl as you go.
Set out all the required spices/ingredients. Group them together by the amount to be used. For example,
everything that uses 1 teaspoon should be sitting together with the one teaspoon measuring spoon. I've found it much easier to do it this way rather than referring back and forth to my recipes in the process. It just makes things go a little
smoother and easier. After gathering your ingredients set out the number of bowls you need to make individual
batches. Then just measure the ingredients into the each bowl as you go.
Step Two:
I buy these little bags at Hobby Lobby, but I'm sure they'd be available at any larger craft store. I found them in the bead
section. Write on the outside of the bag exactly what's inside. Shown is Taco Seasoning and I marked it with a "1x" to let
me know that it's only enough for one recipe's worth. Use a Sharpie to make sure it doesn't rub off and you're left with
mystery seasoning!
I buy these little bags at Hobby Lobby, but I'm sure they'd be available at any larger craft store. I found them in the bead
section. Write on the outside of the bag exactly what's inside. Shown is Taco Seasoning and I marked it with a "1x" to let
me know that it's only enough for one recipe's worth. Use a Sharpie to make sure it doesn't rub off and you're left with
mystery seasoning!
Step Three:
Using a funnel, hold it inside the bag opening and pour in the spices. I've found I'm less likely to spill it everywhere using
this method.
Using a funnel, hold it inside the bag opening and pour in the spices. I've found I'm less likely to spill it everywhere using
this method.
Step Four:
Pause to look at your handy little creation ;)
Pause to look at your handy little creation ;)
Step Five:
Simply store all your seasoning packets in a Ziplock or other container in your cabinet or pantry. They're now ready to use
and by batch prepping them you've saved yourself a few steps on cooking day.
YouTube Let's Cook Video
Simply store all your seasoning packets in a Ziplock or other container in your cabinet or pantry. They're now ready to use
and by batch prepping them you've saved yourself a few steps on cooking day.
YouTube Let's Cook Video
