Poultry seasoning is a perfect addition to any recipe including chicken or turkey, as well as other poultry and even pork or lamb! Not only does it taste fantastic with a variety of meats, but it is also great in dishes like stuffing, casseroles, bread, and sauces! It is incredibly easy to whip up yourself and tastes so much better than the kind from the store!
Best Poultry Seasoning Recipe
Poultry seasoning is always fresher and better-tasting when it is homemade! This spice blend will only take you a couple of minutes to make and will last up to 3 years!
You can use this blend for your Thanksgiving turkey, chicken dishes, or pot pies! It’s so good that you’ll wonder why you ever purchased the store-bought version before.
Did I mention this is a perfect seasoning for game birds?
🥘 Poultry Seasoning Ingredients
You most likely already have most of these in your spice cabinet! I recommend buying some marjoram, but you can use a substitute if you don’t have any.
- Sage - 2 teaspoons of ground sage.Thyme - 1½ teaspoons of dried thyme.Marjoram - 1 teaspoon of dried marjoram (*see note).Rosemary - ¾ teaspoon of dried rosemary.Nutmeg - ¾ teaspoon of ground nutmeg.Pepper - ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper.
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🔪 How To Make Poultry Seasoning
This spice blend is as easy as it gets! Just grab a mixing bowl and a spice jar and you are ready to get started!
This recipe will make about 2 tablespoons (or 6 teaspoons) of poultry seasoning.
- Mix ingredients. In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of sage, 1½ teaspoons of thyme, 1 teaspoon of dried marjoram, ¾ teaspoon of rosemary, ¾ teaspoon of nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. (*see note). Stir gently to combine.Store. Place the spice blend into a spice jar or airtight container and store until ready to use.
This poultry seasoning would taste amazing in some delicious stuffing or stuffing casserole! You can also use it for a perfectly seasoned Thanksgiving oven-roasted turkey! Enjoy!
💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes
- This recipe yields 6 teaspoons, or 2 tablespoons, of poultry seasoning.Use 1-2 teaspoons for stuffing recipes, or season chicken and turkey with 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning per pound.If you don’t have any dried marjoram on hand, the best substitute is oregano for both look and taste. For more options, check out my post on the best substitutes for marjoram. Spices will last for 2-3 years when stored properly. This time-frame varies based on how fresh the spices were when you made your poultry seasoning, as the flavor in herbs and spices weakens over time.To store: Place your poultry seasoning into a spice jar or another airtight container and store it in a cabinet or pantry, out of direct sunlight, for up to 2-3 years.
What Is Poultry Seasoning Made Of? The main base of poultry seasoning consists of sage and thyme. Other spices such as marjoram, rosemary, pepper, and nutmeg are also commonly included. Is Chicken Seasoning The Same Thing As Poultry Seasoning? Yes! If you have a recipe that calls for chicken seasoning, it is the same thing as poultry seasoning. Does Poultry Seasoning Contain Meat? Even though the word “poultry” is in the name, there is no meat in poultry seasoning whatsoever. It is composed entirely of herbs and can be used in dishes that are vegetarian or vegan.
🌿 More Homemade Spice Blends
- Taco SeasoningChili SeasoningPumpkin Pie SpiceSteak SeasoningCajun SeasoningLamb Rub
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Poultry Seasoning
Poultry seasoning is a perfect addition to any recipe including chicken or turkey, as well as other poultry and even pork or lamb! Not only does it taste fantastic with a variety of meats, but it is also great in dishes like stuffing, casseroles, bread, and sauces! It is incredibly easy to whip up yourself and tastes so much better than the kind from the store!
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 3kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 0 minutes Total Time 5 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 teaspoon ground sage▢ 1½ teaspoon dried thyme▢ 1 teaspoon dried marjoram▢ ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary▢ ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
InstructionsIn a small mixing bowl, combine sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, nutmeg, and pepper. (*see note). Stir gently to combine.2 teaspoon ground sage, 1½ teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary, ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground black pepperPlace the spice blend into a spice jar or airtight container and store until ready to use. Equipment You May NeedMeasuring SpoonsMixing BowlAirtight Spice Container Notes This recipe yields 6 teaspoons, or 2 tablespoons, of poultry seasoning. Use 1-2 teaspoons for stuffing recipes, or season chicken and turkey with 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning per pound. If you don’t have any dried marjoram on hand, the best substitute is oregano for both look and taste. For more options, check out my post on the best substitutes for marjoram. Spices will last for 2-3 years when stored properly. This timeframe varies based on how fresh the spices were when you made your poultry seasoning, as the flavor in herbs and spices weakens over time. To store: Place your poultry seasoning into a spice jar or another airtight container and store it in a cabinet or pantry, out of direct sunlight, for up to 2-3 years.
NutritionCalories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.2g (1%) | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 7mg (1%) | Iron: 0.4mg (2%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best spices for chicken, chicken seasoning, Poultry Seasoning, seasoning mix, spice blends Course Condiments, Seasoning Mixes, Spice BlendsCuisine American
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The main base of poultry seasoning consists of sage and thyme. Other spices such as marjoram, rosemary, pepper, and nutmeg are also commonly included.
Is Chicken Seasoning The Same Thing As Poultry Seasoning? Yes! If you have a recipe that calls for chicken seasoning, it is the same thing as poultry seasoning.
Does Poultry Seasoning Contain Meat? Even though the word “poultry” is in the name, there is no meat in poultry seasoning whatsoever. It is composed entirely of herbs and can be used in dishes that are vegetarian or vegan.
Yes! If you have a recipe that calls for chicken seasoning, it is the same thing as poultry seasoning.
Even though the word “poultry” is in the name, there is no meat in poultry seasoning whatsoever. It is composed entirely of herbs and can be used in dishes that are vegetarian or vegan.
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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5 from 7 reviews
Poultry Seasoning
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 3kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 teaspoon ground sage▢ 1½ teaspoon dried thyme▢ 1 teaspoon dried marjoram▢ ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary▢ ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
InstructionsIn a small mixing bowl, combine sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, nutmeg, and pepper. (*see note). Stir gently to combine.2 teaspoon ground sage, 1½ teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary, ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground black pepperPlace the spice blend into a spice jar or airtight container and store until ready to use.
Equipment You May NeedMeasuring SpoonsMixing BowlAirtight Spice Container
Notes This recipe yields 6 teaspoons, or 2 tablespoons, of poultry seasoning. Use 1-2 teaspoons for stuffing recipes, or season chicken and turkey with 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning per pound. If you don’t have any dried marjoram on hand, the best substitute is oregano for both look and taste. For more options, check out my post on the best substitutes for marjoram. Spices will last for 2-3 years when stored properly. This timeframe varies based on how fresh the spices were when you made your poultry seasoning, as the flavor in herbs and spices weakens over time. To store: Place your poultry seasoning into a spice jar or another airtight container and store it in a cabinet or pantry, out of direct sunlight, for up to 2-3 years.
Nutrition
Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.2g (1%) | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 7mg (1%) | Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
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Course Condiments, Seasoning Mixes, Spice BlendsCuisine American
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