Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Ingredients

• 2-3 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 5 large lemons)
• 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the toaster oven or oven to 170˚F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Place the lemon zest in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven until the lemon zest is dried completely, about 60 minutes. Allow the lemon zest to cool completely.

3. 3

   Transfer the lemon zest along with the peppercorns and salt into a spice grinder or a small high-powered blender and pulse a few times until the mixture is combined but still has some coarse texture. (note I over processed mine and it was too fine)

4. 4

   Store in an airtight container in a spice drawer for up to six months.