Why buy poultry seasoning when you can easily make it at home with common spices? Not only will you save money, but you can also customize the blend to your own taste.
Today we'll be showing you how to make the best Homemade Poultry Seasoning which is budget-friendly and bursting with flavor. Use it in your savory dishes and according to personal taste and enjoy!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Fresh and Flavorful: Homemade means you get the freshest, most vibrant flavors for your poultry.
- Economical: Making your own homemade poultry seasoning is cost-effective compared to store-bought versions.
- Adaptable: Easily adjust ingredients to cater to your taste or dietary restrictions.
📋 Ingredients
- Dried Thyme: Introduces a savory, herbal flavor that's a staple in poultry seasoning ingredients.
- Rubbed Sage: Pairs well with thyme, adding another layer of aromatic flavor.
- Dried Marjoram: Offers a mild, slightly sweet flavor that adds depth to the mix.
- Dried Rosemary: Perfectly complements poultry dishes, enhancing their natural taste.
- Nutmeg: Contributes a hint of warmth and sweetness, creating a well-rounded flavor profile.
- Ground Black Pepper or White Pepper (Optional): Adds a kick of heat, rounding out the flavors in the seasoning blend.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder for extra savory depth, or a dash of smoked paprika for a subtle smoky touch.
🔪How To Make Homemade Poultry Seasoning?
- Step 1: Gather your herbs together to make poultry seasoning. You will be using dried herbs and can measure them into a small bowl using measuring spoons. Simply combine, mix, and blend the herbs until the poultry seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Step 2: Simply combine, mix, and blend the herbs until the poultry seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Step 3: Another easy way to make your own poultry seasoning is by using a spice grinder, coffee grinder, mortar, and pestle to finely grind the herbs together. until the desired texture and consistency are reached.
- Step 4: Once you reach the desired texture, place it in a glass jar for storage.
Hint: You can use fresh herbs, dried herbs or ground herbs. I prefer to use dried herbs and spices and to then blend them using the food processor.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Experiment: Feel free to try something new. Adding garlic powder, ground sage, onion powder, celery seed, parsley flakes, and cayenne pepper to the Homemade Poultry Seasoning recipe can enhance the flavor and add a spicy kick. These extras create a richer taste, ideal for enhancing turkey or chicken dishes.
- Crush for More Flavor: Crush the herbs with a mortar and pestle to release more of their flavors.
- Ground Thyme: Is preferred in poultry seasoning for its ability to blend smoothly and distribute its earthy, subtle flavor evenly throughout the dish. Whole thyme leaves can be used but are better suited for recipes where they can be removed before serving.
💭 FAQs
This seasoning blend can also be frozen for longer storage. You can store in the freezer for up to a year.
It’s my personal preference whether or not to add salt. If used in recipes that already contain salt, it may not be necessary to add extra. Feel free to add 1 teaspoon of salt if desired.
Yes, the terms are often used interchangeably but can also refer to seasoning specifically for chicken flavoring. This poultry mix is versatile and can be used on any type of poultry dish.
Absolutely! This seasoning blend can be used on any type of meat, not just poultry. All the ingredients add a delicious flavor to pork and beef dishes as well. This a perfect substitute for store-bought recipe mixes.
You can store your poultry spice blend in an airtight container for up to six months in a cool dry place. Label your tightly sealed container or spice bottle to identify the seasoning. Add a date to your homemade seasoning for freshness in the spice cabinet.
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Ways To Use Poultry Seasoning
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Homemade Poultry Seasoning:
- Roasted Chicken or Turkey: Rub the seasoning onto whole chicken, turkey, or chicken thighs before roasting for a rich, herby flavor. Combine with butter or olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Flavorful Stuffing: Add the poultry seasoning to homemade stuffing or dressing for an aromatic, well-seasoned dish that pairs perfectly with roasted meats.
- Savory Soups & Broths: Stir a teaspoon of poultry seasoning into chicken soup, bone broth, or gravy for extra depth of flavor and warmth.
- Seasoned Roasted Vegetables: Toss carrots, potatoes, or Brussels sprouts with olive oil and poultry seasoning before roasting for a delicious side dish that complements any meal.
Best Homemade Poultry Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Thyme
- 2 Tablespoons Rubbed Sage
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Marjoram
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Rosemary
- 2 Teaspoons Nutmeg
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper or White Pepper
Instructions
- Method One: Gather your herbs together to make poultry seasoning. You will be using dried herbs and can measure them into a small bowl using measuring spoons. Simply combine, mix, and blend the herbs until the poultry seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Method Two: Another easy way to make your own poultry seasoning is by using a spice grinder, coffee grinder mortar, and pestle to finely grind the herbs together until the desired texture and consistency is reached.
- Method Three: The third way to make this poultry seasoning recipe would be to measure out all the ingredients in a small food processor. Add the herbs and pulse until the desired texture is reached.
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