Cajun Blackening Kruidenmix

The smoke in this blend hits right away and then the heat creeps up slowly, which is exactly what I want on blackened catfish. A little goes a long way, so the jar is lasting me way longer than I figured.

The smoky kick is exactly what my blackened fish needed—it crusted up beautifully in the pan without burning. I’ve already used it on shrimp and chicken thighs, and the complex blend holds up every time.

Smoked a whole chicken dusted with this blend and the crust came out deep, dark, and savory with a real smoky warmth that lingered. The spice level is assertive but doesn’t burn off the other flavors, so the meat actually tastes seasoned all the way through. I’ve already gone through half the jar in