Homemade Poultry Seasoning Recipe

A small white ramekin filled with homemade poultry seasoning blend and a silver vintage spoon, styled on a dusty rose linen with dried baby's breath and a lace doily in the background.

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This homemade poultry seasoning recipe is a savory blend of thyme, paprika, oregano, garlic, and onion powder that comes together in one bowl in under 5 minutes. Made without sage for a year-round versatile seasoning that works on roast chicken, turkey, stuffing, soups, and pork all season long.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiments and Seasonings

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 5kcal

Author: Emily Rider

Equipment

1 Small Mixing Bowl
1 small spoon or whisk
1 airtight glass spice jar
1 set measuring spoons

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground dried thyme 1 gram
2 teaspoons ground paprika 5 grams
1 teaspoon onion powder 3 grams
1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 grams
1 teaspoon black pepper 3 grams (freshly ground preferred)
1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 gram
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 grams (optional, for heat)
2 tablespoons fine sea salt 36 grams

For Thanksgiving Version:

2 tablespoons ground dried sage 6 grams (add to base blend)

Instructions

Grind whole herbs if needed – If using whole dried thyme or whole peppercorns, pulse briefly in an electric spice grinder until finely ground.
Combine all spices – Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl. Add ground sage now if making the Thanksgiving version.
Stir until blended – Stir until the colors are fully combined and no streaks remain. The blend should be an even warm reddish-brown.
Transfer to jar – Spoon the blend into a clean airtight glass spice jar and tap gently to settle.
Label and store – Write the name and date on the jar. Store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

Notes

Skip the sage for year-round use – This blend is formulated without sage so it works on chicken, pork, soups, and vegetables all year. Add 2 tablespoons of ground sage when making Thanksgiving turkey or stuffing.

Use fresh spices – Dried spices older than one year produce a noticeably less aromatic blend. Replace any old pantry spices before mixing for the best result.

Label and date the jar – Homemade blends look similar. Label immediately so you know exactly when to make a fresh batch.

Mix with butter for turkey – Combine 2 tablespoons of this blend with 2 tablespoons of softened butter and work under the skin before roasting for a deeply seasoned result.

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