Hey guys, today I am introducing you to another go-to cupboard staple. Aka this Homemade Poultry Seasoning Powder recipe that is fragrant, addictive and can convert the most regular poultry to something that will make your taste buds love you forever.
What Is Poultry Seasoning
This Easy Poultry Seasoning is seriously awesome. And whilst you can buy it in the store or online, you can easily whip it up yourself with 6 everyday pantry ingredients you already own.
Of course you can add in extra herbs and spices to your taste. But making it at home means that you make it exactly the way you want. It is super affordable and highly adaptable so you can mix and match herbs and spices to your taste.
Poultry seasoning starts with a herby base of sage, rosemary, and thyme to which you add other aromatics and flavors. Please don’t get stressed about making your own homemade spice mix from scratch.
This is as easy as measuring a few tablespoons of spices, mixing or mixing and grinding them in a spice grinder before storing. And it all takes under 10 minutes. #easypeasy right?
Related Link : Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix.
Use it to whip up your very own Air Fryer Whole Chicken, Instant Pot Chicken Breast or Slow Cooker Whole Chicken.
What Is In Poultry Seasoning
There are a few basic ingredients in Poultry Seasoning which together pack a nice flavor profile. So the poultry seasoning ingredients include:
- dried sage
- dried rosemary
- dried thyme
- dried marjoram
- white pepper
- nutmeg
However everyone has their own little variations. So for my version, I love adding smoked paprika and ground coriander. Use this as a base recipe, but feel free to adapt to your taste with spices like this:
- chipotle powder
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- oregano
- cayenne pepper
- black pepper
- ground pimento (allspice)
How To Make Poultry Seasoning
If starting with dried herbs and spices;
- Add all the herbs and spices into a spice grinder.
- Grind into a powder.
- Store in a spice jar or mason jar if you make a large quantity for up to 6 months.
If starting with ground spices / herbs;
- Simply mix together the spices in a mixing bowl.
- Store in a spice jar or mason jar if you make a large quantity for up to 6 months.
Homemade Poultry Seasoning Recipe Tips
Here are a few tips to help you make your Homemade Poultry Seasoning really easily.
- Vary spices. Feel free to add a teaspoon more or less of herbs or spices to your taste.
Start with less. Go easy on the seasoning, start with less than you think you need and add more to taste.
Awesome spice rub. This makes an awesome spice rub and works great on chicken, pork and shrimp.
- Marinate meats. Allow the meat or veggies to marinate for 30 minutes or so before cooking in a skillet, Instant Pot, Air Fryer or oven.
- Make a paste. Sometimes it is easier to mix the seasoning with some oil and make a paste before rubbing on.
- Suitable for various diets. This is suitable for vegan, gluten-free, paleo, low carb, keto, Whole30 diets.
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How To Use Poultry Seasoning
Well as the name implies you use it to season poultry. So it’s perfect for chicken breast, whole chicken, turkey, duck, chicken casseroles, and even stuffing.
Use for whipping up everyday dinners, or when cooking for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
However you can use it in so many other ways. Try using this poultry seasoning with some of these:
- Soups
- Meatloaf
- Pot roast
- Gravy
- Pies
- Roasted vegetables
And don’t let the name fool you. Even though this is called Poultry Seasoning it works just as well for vegetarian and vegan recipes.
Recipes You Can Use Poultry Seasoning Spice Mix With
- Crispy Air Fryer Whole Chicken.
- Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Breasts.
- Air Fryer Pork Chops.
- Slow Cooker Whole Chicken.
Poultry Seasoning Substitute
Don’t have poultry seasoning at hand? Worry not, there are a few poultry seasoning substitutes can do.
First thing is to see which of the herbs and spices you have and simply use a mix of what you have to flavor your food. Alternatively you can scan through your spice cupboard and see what other spices or blend you have (that you like) and use that.
You could also use a simple mix of garlic powder, smoked paprika and salt as a start and go from there.
Homemade Poultry Spice Mix For Gifting
And this Homemade Poultry Seasoning recipe makes for a super unique DIY gift. Mix up a couple of batches, decant into cute spice jars, add a ribbon and a label and hand out to all your foodie friends.
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Poultry Seasoning Weight Watchers Points
This recipe for poultry seasoning contains 0 (yeap zero!) Blue Plan SmartPoints Points.
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Easy Homemade Poultry Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp sage dried
- 1.5 tbsp rosemary dried
- 1.5 tbsp thyme dried
- 1 tbsp marjoram dried
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
- 1 tsp ground coriander (optional, but I love it) optional
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Add all the herbs and spices into a spice grinder.
- Grind into a powder.
- Store in a spice jar or mason jar if you make a large quantity for up to 6 months.
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Notes
Homemade Poultry Seasoning Tips
- Vary spices. Feel free to add a teaspoon more or less of herbs or spices to your taste.
Start with less. Go easy on the seasoning, start with less than you think you need and add more to taste.
Awesome spice rub. This makes an awesome spice rub and works great on chicken, pork and shrimps. - Marinate meats. Allow the meat or veggies to marinate for 30 minuets or so before before cooking in a skillet, Instant Pot, Air Fryer or oven.
- Make a paste. Sometimes it is easier to mix the seasoning with some oil and make a paste before rubbing on.
- Suitable for various diets. This is suitable for vegan, gluten-free diets.
I love your mix of poultry seasoning. I especially love the addition of cardamom and nutmeg because of my Indonesian root. 🙂
OMG I can see how this would get a lot of use at my house. We love chicken and eat it on the regular but need to spice it up a bit. I love the flavors you have going on in here!
This is such a great idea. I love the fact that this seasoning can be used over and over again. Love the warm spices that are added.
Such a great blend to have on hand!
Great mix – so simple to make and I can imagine this lathered over some spatchcock chicken this weekend on my bbq
I have never tried to make my chicken or poultry seasoning at home but now I am inspired. I bet it does make a big difference making your own condiments.