This Substitute For Poultry Seasoning is easy to make at home with herbs you already have in your pantry. This simple blend brings the same warmth and depth of flavor as the store-bought version, but fresher and more customizable. It is quick, budget-friendly, and perfect to keep on hand for everyday cooking.
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Poultry seasoning is a mix of dried herbs and spices that adds depth to chicken, turkey, and even vegetarian dishes. Common ingredients in most blends include sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, and black pepper, with some blends adding nutmeg or garlic for extra flavor.
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Making your own blend ensures you knowing exactly what is in it as some seasonings have fillers. It's easy to customize by adjusting the herbs to suit your taste.
This blend is not just for poultry. Sprinkle it on roasted vegetables, stir it into soups, or use it as a rub for grilled meats. A small batch lasts for weeks and quickly becomes a go-to seasoning in the kitchen.
I use this blend around Thanksgiving when I also make the Gluten Free Cornbread Recipe, Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce, and the Smashed Fingerling Potatoes.
Poultry Seasoning Ingredients
A combination of ground spices and herbs makes for an excellent rub, and using these along with the nutmeg makes a unique flavor combination. These are the key ingredients in a poultry seasoning:
See the recipe card for quantities.
How To Make A Substitute For Poultry Seasoning: Step-By-Step
Step 1: Combine the ingredients. Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Step 2: Use immediately or store in a sealed jar or dish in the pantry for up to a month.
Variations
- Make a spicier version - Create a separate seasoning with the addition of chili flakes, red pepper flakes, or chili powder to add some heat. This is ideal if you are making spicier dishes.
- Nutmeg - Don't be afraid of adding the nutmeg, it is a common ingredient in many "ready-made" seasonings and adds a dynamic flavor.
- Other Ground Herbs To Try Adding To This Blend - Garlic powder, onion powder, celery seed, celery salt, and white pepper.
- Try it in other recipes - This seasoning would work amazingly well with roasted vegetables like these Carrots And Brussels and even firmer fish such as swordfish. It would also make a delicious base for a salad dressing mixed with oil and vinegar.
- Fresh herbs - You can easily use fresh herbs as a substitute for ground herbs. It will be absolutely delicious as a poultry seasoning substitute or as a dry rub before you cook your poultry.
Hint: You may have noticed I haven't added any salt or pepper, this is because you will want to add that yourself to taste per dish. The addition of salt and pepper will vary from one dish to the next.
Pro Tip For this Spice Mix
You don't need to stick to the measurements suggested above. This is a guideline to help you create the seasoning but once you have made it you can adjust the levels to suit your own personal taste preferences. Add a little extra of one and a little less of the other. Do what works for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Pat dry the turkey or chicken before adding the seasoning. You will likely need around one tablespoon per pound of chicken or turkey. Sprinkle the dry rub onto the chicken or turkey and then rub it in. While you can cook it immediately it is best to let it marinate for a while.
The beauty of making your own seasonings is that you can control the flavor. We all have different taste preferences, and making your own means you can adjust the levels to suit. Buying a ready-made seasoning doesn't give you that luxury and the flavors will not be as pronounced.
Sure! Add some seasoning to a little oil and then brush onto the chicken, turkey, or vegetables and let the poultry marinate. You could also add some to a sauce while it is cooking to give some extra flavor. This combination of ground herbs will also be a delicious salad dressing mixed with oil and vinegar.
Side Dishes To Pair
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Substitute For Poultry Seasoning
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon dried sage
- 2 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried marjoram
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients by mixing them in a bowl.
- Store in an airtight container or glass jar in a cool dark place.
Anonymous says
Looks yummy!
Anonymous says
Looks delicious!