Poultry Seasoning

Name: Poultry Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons dried rosemary leaves; 1 Tablespoon dried marjoram leaves; 2 Tablespoons dried thyme leaves; 2 Tablespoons ground sage; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons black pepper

A perfectly crafted homemade poultry seasoning recipe using herbs and spices you likely already have on hand. It’s excellent on stuffing, too!

Jar of Poultry Seasoning tipped onto the counter with another jar of Poultry Seasoning behind it

Why this recipe works

This simple poultry seasoning recipe comes together in only 5 minutes yet will last you many, many recipes. A flavorful blend of aromatic spices and herbs like rosemary, marjoram, thyme, sage, nutmeg, and pepper complements all things poultry on the menu from roasted turkey to chicken, cornish hens, and even stuffing.

We never skip out on homemade seasonings around here, they’re so versatile and quick to make – plus you can easily tweak them to your preference.

Raw chicken breasts coated in Poultry Seasoning

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

HERBS AND SPICES – This homemade poultry seasoning combines dried rosemary leaves, dried marjoram leaves, dried thyme leaves, ground sage, ground nutmeg, and black pepper. As with any herb blend you are making yourself, you are welcome to add in or remove any herbs or spices you aren’t fond of.

How to Make Poultry Seasoning

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Combine all herbs in an herb grinder and pulse a few times.
Store in an airtight container with lid.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

What should I do if I don’t have an herb grinder?

If you don’t have an herb grinder you can mix everything together by hand, use a mortal and pestle, or try using a small food chopper. We suggest chopping up some of the larger dried herbs, such as rosemary, so that the finer herbs don’t sink and separate from the others.

How long is homemade poultry seasoning good for and how do you store it?

Homemade poultry seasoning can be stored in an air-tight glass jar kept in a cool, dark place for 1-2 years. Once the blend is no longer fragrant, its shelf time has reached its limit. Glass is preferable over plastic for storing spices as it isn’t porous.

Bowls of Poultry Seasoning ingredients with the spice jar labels next to them

Serving Suggestions

Poultry seasoning can be used on so many different things! Of course, anything poultry fits the bill well such as chicken, turkey, roast duck, pheasant, etc. But you can also use it on lamb, pork, roasted veggies, and even crockpot stuffing.

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