Bulk K F C Original Recipe Seasoning Mix (Just Add Flour)

Spice Guru's Note:

My reverse-engineered recipe for KFC's 'Colonel’s Secret Original Recipe Seasoning' yields enough seasoning for 6 batches fried chicken or 12 batches Kentucky Fried Pork Chops. Mix 7 level tablespoons of this blend with 2 cups all-purpose flour for frying one fryer chicken or up to 16 drumsticks. Follow K F C Original Recipe Chicken (Copycat) for brining, preparation and frying instructions.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 36

Yield: 6.0 batches ...

BASE MIXTURE (READ ALL NOTES)

• 8 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt (1/2 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon)
• 4 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
• 2 tablespoons egg white powder
• 2 tablespoons msg
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

11 SECRET HERBS AND SPICES

• 8 tablespoons ground pepper (6 tbsps Tellicherry, 2 tbsps white)
• 4 tablespoons ground ginger
• 4 tablespoons ground dalmatian sage
• 2 tablespoons ground black cardamom pods
• 2 tablespoons Mexican chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground anise seed
• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon ground winter savory
• 1 tablespoon ground leaf thyme
• 1 tablespoon ground tahitian vanilla bean
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard

Directions:

1. NOTES: DO NOT OMIT ANY HERB OR SPICE. IF YOU MUST OMIT A BREADING BASE INGREDIENT SUCH AS NONFAT DRY MILK, EGG WHITE POWDER OR MSG (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE), REPLACE IT EQUALLY WITH ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR, TO RETAIN PROPER RATIOS. USE MCCORMICK TELLICHERRY BLACK PEPPERCORNS AND DALMATIAN SAGE. IF NOT USING TELLICHERRY PEPPERCORNS, AT LEAST USE FRESHLY MILLED REGULAR BLACK PEPPERCORNS. USE ANY CHILI POWDER BLEND THAT IS WELL-SEASONED WITH CUMIN. USE ONLY MARION-KAY BRAND GROUND (WINTER) SAVORY, AND WILLIAMS-SONOMA GROUND TAHITIAN VANILLA BEANS. MEDIUM-GRIND TELLICHERRY PEPPERCORNS IN A PEPPER MILL. FINELY GRIND DALMATIAN SAGE, BLACK CARDAMOM PODS AND ANISE SEEDS (NOT STAR ANISE) SEPARATELY IN A CLEAN SPICE MILL OR COFFEE GRINDER. SIFT HUSK FIBERS FROM CARDAMOM BEFORE USING. IF YOU CANNOT FIND WHOLE BLACK CARDAMOM PODS, USE JUST 1/2 TABLESPOON REGULAR CARDAMOM, THEN REPLACE 2 1/4 TEASPOONS SEA SALT WITH HICKORY SMOKED SALT. STORE MIXTURE TIGHTLY SEALED, AWAY FROM LIGHT, HEAT AND MOISTURE.
2. MEASURE the BASE MIXTURE and 11 SECRET HERBS AND SPICES ingredients into a large sealable container, such as a GLAD food storage container or a Ziploc bag.
3. BREAK up any clumps if present, using fingers or the back of a spoon.
4. SEAL the container.
5. SHAKE container to mix well.
6. STORE container sealed and store in a cool dry place.
7. WHEN ready to use, measure 7 level tablespoons of this mixture plus 2 cups pre-sifted all-purpose flour into a large re-sealable container.
8. SEAL the container with flour and seasoning; SHAKE well until thoroughly combined.
9. FOLLOW link to K F C Original Recipe Chicken (Copycat) (skipping its STEP #3 since you've already done this) for complete brining, preparation and frying instructions.
10. ENJOY!

Reviews

[Kayes306]

Utter perfection! I can't believe I actually have the recipe to make KFC!

[less2saw]

My friend, you have nailed it!!! Yet again!!! My eldest son has told me that he will make good use of any of the bulk mix left over that I don't use ~ haha! I have forwarded him the recipe! Very nice, and I think that perhaps this is the one that I was hoping for since the last one I reviewed went MIA. This is as close to KFC as I've had without actually stealing a broken bag of mix! :) You are truly the "Spice Guru" and I bow to you! Keep up the good work!

[pcinfremont]

Wow! Great mix! Makes great K F C chicken!