Make Your Own Poultry Seasoning
Did you just run out of poultry seasoning, right in the middle of a recipe? Don’t panic, because you can easily make your own! This recipe has saved me so many times when I couldn’t find or didn’t have any seasoning on hand (especially when I’m in the middle of making my turkey chowder!). It’s made with just 6 simple spices and takes seconds to whisk together.
Why you should try my homemade version:
Cheaper than store-bought: Just like my everything bagel seasoning. Who doesn’t like saving money?! Includes conversions for using dried vs ground herbs. Easily doubles, triples, etc. Long shelf life, so you can make a batch and let it hang out in your pantry until you need it next. Salt free seasoning: add the salt separately (just like you would with store-bought!)
What You Need
You’ll need just 6 spices to make this homemade seasoning. Let’s go over them briefly before we begin!
Sage. One of the most predominant spices in sausage gravy and Thanksgiving dishes, sage is a cozy, homey spice. Either rubbed or ground sage will work here, but if you use rubbed sage, you may need to add more than what I have listed, as it tends to be milder. Thyme. Similar to rosemary, thyme is woody but also a bit floral and minty. You can buy ground thyme or thyme leaves in most grocery stores; however, I recommend you stick with ground if you can find it. Marjoram. Marjoram has an earthy, slightly citrusy flavor. If you can’t find it, you could use oregano instead, but you won’t need quite as much (oregano is very similar but has a stronger flavor!). Rosemary. Rosemary has a slightly woody flavor to it. It’s not easy to find in ground form, so I typically grind it myself. Black pepper. Freshly cracked is best, if you have it! Nutmeg. Just a small amount of nutmeg rounds out the flavors of the herbs. You could skip this if you really don’t like nutmeg or don’t have any on hand, but I recommend adding it if you can.
That’s right, no salt! Classic poultry seasoning is just herbs; if you were expecting salt here, you might be thinking of bouillon (more on this below). SAM’S TIP: I usually can’t find ground marjoram or rosemary, so I just grind it myself. If you can’t, you can use double the amount of the herb in dried leaf form. Remember, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!
How to Make It
SAM’S TIP: This recipe makes 6 teaspoons (2 Tablespoons) of seasoning, so if you need more, feel free to double, triple, or quadruple it. The measurements scale up easily! Do you have any special requests for homemade seasoning recipes? Maybe taco seasoning or cajun seasoning? Let me know in the comments! Enjoy! Let’s cook together! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on YouTube where I have over 500 free video tutorials! 💜
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