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Turkey Seasoning

Whether you're roasting, smoking or deep frying your turkey, this Turkey Seasoning is the perfect dry rub to add tons of flavor to a whole turkey, turkey breast or turkey legs! It's a great homemade seasoning to have on hand for Thanksgiving, but it's also convenient to use throughout the year. A simple combination of herbs and spices makes this the best turkey seasoning ever!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 10 tablespoons
Calories: 11 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika

Instructions

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  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 6 months.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 10 tablespoons of turkey seasoning. This is good for covering a 10-12 pound turkey. If you’re using this seasoning blend on a larger turkey, that’s between 20-24 pounds, make a double batch of the seasoning. To do this, simply click on the 2X button above. The ingredient amounts will automatically update to accommodate the new serving size.
  • I recommend using 1 tablespoon of seasoning per pound of turkey that you’d like to season.
  • This turkey rub recipe will stay good, stored in an airtight container in the pantry, for up to 6 months. After that the spice blend will not “go bad” but as spices sit longer, they begin to lose their flavor.
  • I recommend storing the seasoning mix in an 8 ounce mason jar. If doubling the recipe, use a pint size or 16 ounce mason jar. I recommend labeling the turkey seasoning with a date and using the seasoning mix within 6 months.
  • To add sweetness to the mix, add brown sugar. Depending on the final recipe that you’ll be making with the turkey seasoning, you may or may not want to add brown sugar for sweetness. I do not include it in the base for this recipe, but if you want to add a sweet element to your final dish, add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the rub.
  • To make a spicy turkey seasoning, add 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper to the mix. If you’d like to add just a hint of spice to the mix, just add 1 teaspoon.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free.

Nutrition Information

Calories 11kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Sodium 700mg (29%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 210mg (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 11

% Daily Value*

Calories 11kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Sodium 700mg 29%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 210mg 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.