Homemade Poultry Seasoning

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Why buy poultry seasoning? You can mix up your own from herbs and spices you probably have.

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A shallow dish of homemade poultry seasoning with a wooden spoon
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 teaspoons

There’s no need to buy poultry seasoning at the store — you already have everything you need for this homemade poultry seasoning recipe in your spice cabinet!

What Is Poultry Seasoning? 

Poultry seasoning is a seasoning blend that is commonly used to make roasted turkey and Thanksgiving stuffing. It’s also often featured in chicken, pork, and gravy recipes. 

What Is In Poultry Seasoning? 

This homemade poultry seasoning is made with a flavorful and aromatic blend of dried sage, dried thyme, dried marjoram, dried rosemary, ground nutmeg, and finely ground black pepper.  

How to Make Poultry Seasoning

Simply mix all the ingredients together. That’s it! Find the full, step-by-step recipe below for for detailed instructions. 

Recipes to Make With Poultry Seasoning

Ready to put your homemade poultry seasoning to good use? Try one of these top-rated recipes that feature poultry seasoning: 

How to Store Poultry Seasoning

Store the poultry seasoning in a small airtight storage container or glass jar for up to six months. 

Allrecipes Community Tip and Praise

“This is just like what I’ve previously purchased pre-made,” according to CKay. “I wish I had found this recipe sooner. I ground/mixed this in a coffee grinder since some of my ingredients were not ground yet (rosemary, thyme, marjoram, sage) and it came out perfect.”

“Worked out great,” says Aaron Hafele. “Used this on the Thanksgiving Day turkey and it was wonderful. So much better than adding yet another jar to the spice cabinet.”

“It's perfect!” raves Rebel P. “I now mix up enough to keep in a jar in my spice rack.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 teaspoons ground dried sage

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon ground dried marjoram

  • ¾ teaspoon ground dried rosemary

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon finely ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make homemade poultry seasoning

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  2. Mix sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, nutmeg, and black pepper in a small bowl.

    A small glass bowl with sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, nutmeg, and black pepper being whisked together

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  3. Transfer seasoning to an airtight container.

    A small closed jar of homemade poultry seasoning

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  4. Label and store with your other spices.

    A shallow dish of homemade poultry seasoning with a wooden spoon

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

3 Calories
0g Fat
1g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 3
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 11mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.