Old Bay Seasoning

Old Bay Seasoning dates back to 1939, Baltimore, Maryland. The spice was a "secret" mixture concocted by German immigrant Gustav Brunn. Today Old Bay seasoning is used in many crab recipes from a basic crab boil to specialty crab cakes.

Substitute For Old Bay Seasoning

If you don't have Old Bay Seasoning you can make your own substitute:

• Combine 1 tablespoon celery salt, 3 whole bay leaves, 3/4 teaspoon brown mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, 10 allspice berries, 10 whole cloves and 1/2 teaspoon paprika.  Grind mixture in mortar and pestle or coffee grinder.  Store in a tightly sealed jar.
• OR - Use equal amounts of crab boil
• OR - Use equal amounts of pickling spice

Where To Buy Old Bay Seasoning

The product is available at most well-stocked grocery stores and markets such as Walmart.  You can also purchase it online on Amazon.com: OLD BAY Seasoning.