- 1 tablespoon peppercorns
 - 1 tablespoon celery seeds
 - 6 bay leaves, shredded with scissors
 - ½ cup kosher salt
 - 3 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper
 
- Pound the peppercorns, celery seeds, and bay leaf with the salt in a mortar, in batches if necessary. Place in a small bowl and stir in the cayenne. Stored in an airtight container, it will keep for up to 2 months.