Homemade Turkey Seasoning – Spend With Pennies

Give your bird a boost of flavor this season with homemade turkey seasoning!

Turkey seasoning is perfect to season a roast turkey, a turkey breast, or even soups or casseroles.

Try it on chicken and potatoes too! All-purpose, easy to make, and great on everything.

All-Purpose Turkey Seasoning

• This is an easy mixture made with spices you probably already have on hand.
• Turkey seasoning adds flavor to the skin of your Thanksgiving turkey but it’s also great in soups and casseroles or for seasoning roasted potatoes.
• This can be prepared in big batches and used for turkey and chicken alike.
• Store it in the pantry for up to 6 months and use it in all your favorite dishes!

Ingredients for Turkey Seasoning

This spice blend contains the perfect mixture of herbs and seasonings that you likely have on hand.

Salt – This recipe uses kosher salt which is more coarse than table salt. If using table salt you’ll want to reduce the amount.

Herbs – Homemade turkey seasoning has the perfect blend of herbs for flavoring a turkey and/or gravy with lots of sage, a pinch of rosemary, and a hint of thyme, paprika, and black pepper.

Optional Additions – You can add other spices or seasonings to this recipe such as garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, or parsley.

How to Season a Turkey

1. Dab the outside of the turkey dry with a paper towel (to help the skin crisp). Remove the neck and giblets from inside the cavity if present. I like to add salt and often fresh herbs to the cavity before roasting.
2. Rub the turkey with either melted butter or olive oil. Generously sprinkle with the turkey seasoning and rub it into the skin.
3. Roast per your favorite turkey recipe (we love this roast turkey or this spatchcock turkey).

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