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Last Updated: Mar 16, 2024 by Angela Latimer · 1 Comment

Poultry Seasoning

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Poultry seasoning is a perfect addition to any recipe, including chicken, turkey, and other birds. It tastes fantastic with meats like pork or lamb and is also great in dishes like stuffing, casseroles, bread, and sauces. It is easy to whip up yourself and tastes much better than the spice blends from the store.

Use your spice blend for chicken stuffing casserole, oven-roasted turkey, roasted pheasant, air-fried chicken breast, or Instant Pot chicken thighs.

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This poultry seasoning is perfect for any chicken or turkey recipe!
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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪 How To Make Poultry Seasoning
  • 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
  • ❓ Recipe FAQs
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • 💬 Comments & Reviews

Poultry seasoning is always fresher and better-tasting when it is homemade! This spice blend will only take a few minutes 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.

🥘 Ingredients

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  • Sage - Or a sage substitute.
  • Thyme - Or a thyme substitute.
  • Marjoram - Or a marjoram substitute.
  • Rosemary - Or a rosemary substitute.
  • Nutmeg - Or a nutmeg substitute.
  • Pepper

Check out my easy poultry seasoning substitutes for a quick swap when you need to grab an alternative at the last minute.

*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! Grab a mixing bowl and a spice jar, and you are ready to start!

This recipe will make about 2 tablespoons (or 6 teaspoons) of poultry seasoning.

Mix The Seasoning

Step 1: Mix ingredients. In a small 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. Stir gently to combine.

Step 2: Store. Place the spice blend into a spice jar or airtight container and store until ready to use.

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes

  • Use the seasoning. Use 1-2 teaspoons for stuffing recipes, or season chicken and turkey with 1 tablespoon of poultry seasoning per pound.
  • Substitute the marjoram. If you don't have dried marjoram, the best substitute is oregano for both look and taste. For more options, check out my post on the best substitutes for marjoram. 
  • Check the spice freshness. When stored properly, spices will last for 2-3 years. This time frame varies depending on how fresh the spices were when you made your poultry seasoning, as the flavor in herbs and spices weakens over time.
  • Storage. 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 2-3 years.

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❓ Recipe FAQs

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 for chicken seasoning, it is the same as poultry seasoning.

Does Poultry Seasoning Contain Meat?

Even though the word "poultry" is in the name, poultry seasoning contains no meat. It is composed entirely of herbs and can be used in vegetarian or vegan dishes.

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Poultry Seasoning (DIY Spice Blend)

Poultry seasoning is a perfect addition to any recipe, including chicken, turkey, and other birds. It tastes fantastic with meats like pork or lamb and is also great in dishes like stuffing, casseroles, bread, and sauces. It is easy to whip up yourself and tastes much better than the spice blends from the store.
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 3kcal
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cooking 0 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 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

(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)

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Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 teaspoon ground sage, 1½ teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary, ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. (*see note). Stir gently to combine.
  • Place the spice blend into a spice jar or airtight container and store until ready to use.

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 Blends
Cuisine American
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  1. Rosel says

    December 23, 2022 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    It is the best recipe and I use it all the time, thank you.

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