Substitute for Poultry Seasoning

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This substitute for poultry seasoning is a life saver. There are times when you start a recipe only to find you do not have the seasoning that you need or you just do not like the store bought blend.

If you make this poultry seasoning you will be amazed the flavor that it will provide to enhance your food. The aromatic taste of the dried herbs of marjoram, rosemary, sage and thyme truly makes the spice blend spectacular and add so much flavor to poultry.

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This substitute for Poultry Seasoning is all about control. Store bought blends can be pricey.  By making your own, you can use herbs and seasonings already in your pantry.

Also, most poultry seasoning contains salt. This recipe is salt-free. So, if you’re on a low sodium diet, this poultry seasoning without salt is for you.

It is great to buy spices in bulk and make your own favorite blends. You can adjust them to fit your family’s tastes.

Poultry seasoning was invented about four years after Thanksgiving was created by Abraham Lincoln. The flavor profile was developed to enhance the taste of chicken or turkey and was very popular option over traditional salt and pepper. All the flavors used in poultry seasoning is a blend of the perfect spices.

If you’re looking for more homemade seasoning recipes, try these Italian Seasoning Substitute, Garlic and Herb Seasoning and Poultry Seasoning Substitute.

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Why We Love This Poultry Seasoning Recipe

This recipe takes only a few minutes to make.  You simply put all of the ingredients into a spice grinder or food processor and process until finely ground. Homemade Poultry Seasoning blend is great in chicken and turkey recipes.  And, it’s perfect for all of your holiday recipes. Use this substitute for anything that calls for poultry seasoning.

  • 5 Minutes: So quick and easy to make.
  • Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry.
  • Adaptable: Can make it how you want it, to fit your families’ tastes.

Ingredient Notes for the Poultry Seasoning Substitute

Spices to make the seasoning.
  • Ground Sage: Two teaspoons of the sage. The sage provides that classic flavor to the poultry seasoning.
  • Thyme: You need dried thyme.
  • Marjoram: Dried marjoram works well. Try growing and drying your own.
  • Rosemary: Ground rosemary.
  • Nutmeg: Fresh ground is best. You can buy whole nuts in the store.
  • Black Pepper: Grind whole black peppercorns if you like.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Variations and Substitutions for this Homemade Poultry Seasoning

Not only can you make a homemade poultry seasoning recipe, you can make your own Italian seasoning mix by adding oregano and other Italian seasonings.

  • Often Used: Not only needed to season chicken or other poultry dish. Use a teaspoon of dried herbs in soups, stews or wild game.
  • Replace Poultry Seasoning: The flavors of poultry seasoning are adjustable and replaceable. If you do not like the taste of ground nutmeg, thyme and sage do not add it. to the chicken seasoning.
  • Cooking variation: Not only good to season chicken and turkey but also great for stuffing recipes too.

How to Make the Best Substitute for Poultry Seasoning

The best poultry seasoning substitute will last up to two years if sealed in an airtight container. It is also better to store them in a cool dry place. The seasoning can be used safely if you smell them and they do not have a scent then they are no longer good.

These are the basic steps for making poultry recipe. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.

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STEP 1: Grind

First, combine all seasonings into a spice grinder or food processor and then process until finely ground. (use a mortar and pestle if you do not have a processor.

STEP 2: Store

Finally, store in an airtight container.

A glass container of the substitute for poultry seasoning.

Recipe FAQs for the Best Poultry Seasoning Blend

Indeed, you can, make it your own try a little red pepper flake, cayenne pepper,oregano or bay leaf to the recipe.

Of course, there is no need to search if you can’t find poultry seasoning, if you have all the ingredients found in poultry seasoning then make it and always have it on hand.

This make your own poultry seasoning is best to store in an airtight container.

So many things! Poultry Seasoning uses include as a dry rub on chicken, Thanksgiving turkey, goose, duck, pork, veal, and many game birds. Also, in as a seasoning for stuffings, dressings, casseroles, meatloaf, and sauces.

Expert Tips for Making This Herbs and Spices Recipe

Of course you can adjust the flavors to make your own special blend. Therefore, try altering the recipe by adding some of these methods.

  • Add Citrus: Lemon peel, orange zest or any of your favorites.
  • Parsley: It always brightens up your dishes. Also make it savory by adding garlic powder or onion powder or herbs de provence, if you like.
  • Alternate ingredient: Of course, sea salt, table salt or kosher salt can enhance this mixture.
  • Alternate cooking method tip: Punch up your chicken soups with this delicious blend.

What to Serve with Substitute for Poultry Seasoning

Best Poultry Seasoning Substitute in a glass bowl.
5 from 17 votes

Substitute for Poultry Seasoning

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
This substitute for poultry seasoning is a life saver. There are times when you start a recipe only to find you do not have the seasoning that you need or you just do not like the store bought blend.
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Ground sage
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Marjoram
  • ¾ teaspoon Rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  • Combine all seasonings into a spice grinder or food processor.
  • Process until finely ground.
  • Store in an air tight container.

Expert Tips

 
  • Add Citrus: Lemon peel, orange zest or any of your favorites.
  • Parsley: It always brightens up your dishes. Also make it savory by adding garlic powder or onion powder or herbs de provence, if you like.
  • Alternate ingredient: Of course, sea salt, table salt or kosher salt can be added to this mixture.
  • Alternate cooking method tip: Punch up your chicken soups with this delicious blend.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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Course: Sauces, Seasonings, Dressings
Cuisine: American

12 thoughts on “Substitute for Poultry Seasoning”

  1. 5 stars
    I dry as many of the herbs as I can grow. They are stronger in fragrance and in flavor. FYI: If using items that you have dried it may vary the ratio a bit. Just make sure that they are not too old and have lost all their strength.
    Love your site.
    Awesome recipe,
    Thank you Christina

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  2. 5 stars
    This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!

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  3. Do you recommend finding all of the ingredients for this seasoning in the spice isle or should they be fresh from the produce section?

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  4. Just found your recipes. I am going to try them this Thanksgiving. I finally get an oven. Been almost a year. Can’t wait. Let y’all know how it comes out. Thank you.

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  5. This Thanksgiving i’m Thankful for finding your website. I love your spices and recipes. I made the cheeseburger soup and the enchiladas, my husband loved them. Thank you and enjoy this holiday.

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