Homemade Poultry Seasoning
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
3 tablespoons
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Calories
29 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Poultry Seasoning
Description
This seasoning blend combines five dried, ground herbs and spices to create a balanced flavor profile typical for seasoning poultry. Ground sage and thyme provide the base with herbaceous and savory notes. Rosemary adds a pine-like aroma, marjoram brings mild sweetness, while white pepper lends subtle heat. Nutmeg contributes a warm, nutty undertone, all ground finely for a smooth texture that distributes evenly during cooking.
The mixture is easy to store in a tightly sealed container, maintaining freshness for up to six months. Using freshly ground herbs such as rosemary and marjoram, achieved with a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, can enhance the flavor's brightness.
This seasoning blend is versatile for roasting, grilling, or seasoning poultry before cooking, offering a homemade alternative to pre-packaged blends. It can be scaled up or down to suit quantity needs.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons sage ground
- 3 teaspoons thyme ground
- 2 teaspoons rosemary ground
- 1 teaspoon marjoram ground
- 1 teaspoon white pepper or very finely ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a tightly sealed container.
- Store for up to 6 months.
Notes
- To grind rosemary or marjoram finely, use a spice grinder or mortar and pestle before mixing.
- Marjoram can be substituted with oregano if preferred, using the same grinding method for better blending.
- This recipe yields approximately 3 tablespoons and can be made in larger batches by doubling or tripling the ingredient amounts.
- Store the seasoning in an airtight container to keep its aroma and potency up to six months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 29 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 29 | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 425IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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