Ready to prepare a recipe using poultry seasoning only to find out that you’re all out? You can easily whip up this homemade substitute for poultry seasoning using ingredients from your pantry!
What Is Poultry Seasoning?
Poultry seasoning is a popular blend of herbs and spices that is used to flavor chicken, turkey, and other poultry dishes. However, store-bought poultry seasoning can be expensive and contain ingredients that you may not want, such as MSG or artificial flavors.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
If you don't have poultry seasoning on hand, there are a few substitutes that you can use to create your own perfect, and fresher poultry herb blend.
Not only will you have a fresher blend (spices turnover slow in grocery stores), but you'll save money. Some other reasons to love making your own substitutions for poultry seasoning are:
- Easy to make. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined.
- Versatile. You can use this blend in a variety of dishes, including chicken, turkey, stuffing, lamb, pork, and even vegetables.
- Flavorful. The blend is made with a variety of herbs and spices that will add depth and complexity to your dishes.
- More affordable. Homemade substitute poultry seasoning is much cheaper than store-bought poultry seasoning.
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- What Is Poultry Seasoning?
- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Poultry Seasoning Ingredients
- How to Make Poultry Seasoning Substitute
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
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Poultry Seasoning Ingredients
Within minutes you can easily whip up a homemade substitute for poultry seasoning using ingredients right from your pantry! Read on for tips and tricks on making a flavorful alternative to this expensive store spice blend.
When substituting for poultry seasoning, it is important to adjust the amount of each herb or spice to your own taste. You may also want to add a touch of salt and pepper to the blend.
- Sage - Rubbed sage or dried leaf sage.
- Thyme - Dried.
- Marjoram - Dried.
- Rosemary - Dried.
- Nutmeg - Ground.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Poultry Seasoning Substitute
With this poultry seasoning substitute, you'll be able to create delicious dishes without relying solely on store-bought pre-made poultry herb blend. So let's get started and learn how to spice up your meals with ease!
Measure Ingredients
- Measure and combine all of the ingredients in a bowl.
Blend Seasonings Together
- Stir all herbs and spices until well combined.
Store In Sealed Jars
- Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 6 months.
Serving Suggestions
This delicious poultry herb blend goes well with any poultry recipe, whether it's Roasted Cornish Game Hens, Holiday Oyster Stuffing, Cast Iron Lamb Chops, or our Skillet Pork Tenderloin Medallions.
Whenever your recipe calls for poultry seasoning, just reach for this homemade substitutions for poultry seasonings for even better flavor!
Our homemade substitute poultry seasoning is versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. Here are a few ideas:
- Air Fryer Turkey Breast
- Jiffy Cornbread Dressing
- Dutch Oven Turkey Breast
- Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
- Panera's Chicken Noodle Soup
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few easy variations when making substitutions for poultry seasonings:
- You can also add other herbs and spices to this poultry herb blend, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making substitutions for poultry seasonings.
- Nitrile Gloves
- Disposable Face Mask
- Rounded Ball Canning Jars, 8 oz
- Quilted Mason Jars, small 4 oz
- Spice Jars and Label Set
Storage and Reheating
- Store the this homemade substitute for poultry seasoning in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 6 months. You can also freeze the blend for up to 1 year.
Tips for Success
- You can adjust the amount of each spice to your own taste.
- Use poultry seasoning substitute at ½ teaspoon per lb of meat or about 1 tablespoon for a stuffing mix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use this blend in a variety of dishes, such as roasted vegetables, soups, and stews.
This homemade poultry herb blend will last for up to 6 months in the pantry and up to 1 year in the freezer.
If you don't have all of the spices, you can substitute with other herbs and spices that you have on hand. For example, if you don't have marjoram, you can substitute a combination of oregano and thyme.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Poultry Seasoning Substitute Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon sage rubbed
- 4 tablespoon thyme dried
- 2 tablespoon marjoram dried
- 2 tablespoon rosemary dried
- 1½ tablespoon nutmeg ground
- 2 teaspoon salt optional
- 1 teaspoon cayenne optional
Instructions
- Measure and combine all of the ingredients in a bowl.4 tablespoon sage, 4 tablespoon thyme, 2 tablespoon marjoram, 2 tablespoon rosemary, 1½ tablespoon nutmeg, 2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cayenne
- Stir all herbs and spices until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 6 months.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of each spice to your own taste.
- Use poultry seasoning substitute at ½ teaspoon per lb of meat or about 1 tablespoon for a stuffing mix.
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