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Emeril's Original Essence Recipe
Emeril's Original Essence
By Todd Wilbur

Recipe Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
 

On his Food Network TV show Emeril Lagasse mentions "Essence" almost as much as "Bam!" and "Kick it up a notch!" He claims to put his special spice blend on "everything but ice cream." He suggests using it all your meats, veggies and pasta, and combining it with oil to use as a marinade. If you can't get your hands on the version that's sold in the bottle here's how to whip up a quick clone at home. (This recipe I created to duplicate the taste of the bottled product found in stores which is different from the recipe in Emeril's cookbooks.)
4 teaspoons popcorn salt (fine salt)
2 teaspoons paprika
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Terry  
Submitted on 10/22/08
This is the best. On meat, in soup, on salads. Try it you'll like it!
Norma  
Submitted on 08/23/08
Perfect! My son even uses this on his eggs and veggies. Cooking without this is nearly impossible. Well, taste wise..
Lindsey  
Submitted on 05/19/06
This recipe is great on anything that needs flavoring.
Babs  
Submitted on 01/24/06
This is a very good recipe.
Shelby Skinner  
Submitted on 12/31/05
I love Emeril's original essence!!!! I use this recipe in everything. This recipe is a great way to kick it up a notch!
NextIronChef  
Submitted on 12/07/05
Excellent...almost better than at his restaurant, you will definitely kick it up a notch with this recipe.
Tracy  
Submitted on 10/19/05
I love this special mixture---I get a big BAM out of it--
Kissfan  
Submitted on 09/29/05
I loved this as did my family. I can't compare it to the original as I have never bought it, but I love the taste of this.
Briana  
Submitted on 09/14/05
My mother always put this on a steak with a little Lea and Perrins before putting it on the grill!!!!
Patty  
Submitted on 09/13/05
I have been using this receipe on my steaks for years now. I love it and so do all my friends. It's the one recipe I make sure I always know where it is.