A person who claims to be the great-great-great-nephew of Colonel Sanders has shared the KFC Authentic Recipe, which incorporates 11 herbs and spices.
The TikToker, who claims to be the final Sanders within the Colonel’s household line, has constructed a formidable following by making movies ‘devoted to upholding Colonel Sanders’ legacy and the Kentucky Fried Chicken historical past.’
Going by the deal with @realcolonelsanders, the supposed relative of Sanders has shared what he claims to be the key 11 herbs and spices combine that creates the signature finger-lickin’ good chicken batter.
He says within the clip: “This recipe I’ve put collectively by way of information. There’s lots of components on right here that may be confirmed by way of public info, and I gathered all that collectively.”
He went on to say that if KFC has a problem with him sharing the recipe, he’ll again it up with all of the receipts and knowledge.
The person claims to be Colonel Sanders’ great-great-great nephew (Betmann by way of Getty Photos)
“The opposite components on this record, that can not be confirmed by way of public info is from my cousins on Lee Cummings’ facet, as a result of Lee was the nephew that knew the recipe,” Sanders continued, revealing there was a courtroom case to show Cummings’ knew the recipe and was blocked from with the ability to use it.
In response to him, the 11 herbs and spices are;
- 1 tbsp and 1/4 tsp sage
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 pinches crimson/cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp white pepper
- 1 and 1/2 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cardamom
He then says so as to add three tablespoons of salt, one tablespoon of MSG, three cups of flour, mixing it with cake flour. He additionally shared a secret tip, to make use of ‘lard or vegetable oil’.
Sanders did verify that the measurements he offers aren’t essentially the identical as these utilized by his supposed great-great-great-uncle; fairly, they’re the measurements that his household likes.
As a substitute, he inspired folks to experiment with totally different quantities till they discover their choice.
Nevertheless, as folks within the feedback have been fast to level out, it isn’t simply the spice mix that makes KFC rooster distinctive, however the way in which the rooster is cooked in a stress fryer as a substitute of an everyday deep fryer.
Both method, the Colonel’s alleged nephew leaking the unique KFC recipe was not on our 2025 bingo card, however we’ll positively be giving it a go.
