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?
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🥘 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.
Check out my easy poultry seasoning substitutes for a quick swap when you need to grab an alternative at the last minute!
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🔪 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 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!
💭 Tips & 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.
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❓ FAQ
The main base of poultry seasoning consists of sage and thyme. Other spices such as marjoram, rosemary, pepper, and nutmeg are also commonly included.
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.
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Poultry Seasoning
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
Instructions
- In 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 pepper
- Place the spice blend into a spice jar or airtight container and store until ready to use.
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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.
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Rosel says
It is the best recipe and I use it all the time, thank you.