Published 7/9/2023 • Updated 8/16/2024 Our favorite thing to do is to make homemade turkey gravy out of the drippings because the spices create the most amazing gravy flavor. So good that my grandma said it tastes like her favorite gravy from the grocery store deli 🤪 Whether you’re cooking a full Thanksgiving turkey or a smaller turkey tenderloin for Thanksgiving, we’ve used this very turkey seasoning on almost all cuts of turkey and they always come out some flavorful! This turkey seasoning recipe is one of our most popular Thanksgiving recipes and rightfully so. We use this turkey seasoning every year to season our Thanksgiving turkey and it’s truly what makes it so amazing. It’s savory, a little bit smokey, and slightly sweet. It combines some of the best common spices such as garlic powder, thyme, and oregano to create one amazing turkey dry rub.
Turkey Seasoning Ingredients
We’re betting that the following spices for turkey are already in your cupboard. And, we can guarantee you that this seasoning will be more flavorful than any store-bought turkey seasoning + all the benefits of actually being able to pronounce the ingredients:
Dried thyme Dried rosemary Dried oregano Garlic powder Chili powder Smoked paprika Brown sugar Coarse salt Pepper
How much does this seasoning for turkey yield?
This recipe yields around 1/3 cup and is enough seasoning for a 15 lb. turkey. For smaller or larger birds, use 1.5 tablespoons of seasoning per lb. of turkey.
How to Season a Turkey
Seasoning a turkey is simple and our #1 tip is to put it everywhere! After mixing up the spice blend, simply sprinkle it on top of the skin and in between the legs. Then, use your hands to rub it in. You can even rub it under the skin for optimal flavor. Not only will it flavor the turkey itself, but it will help create the most flavorful turkey drippings, which will eventually be your turkey gravy.
How to Store Homemade Turkey Seasoning
This recipe yields 1/3 cup. If you have leftover turkey seasoning, transfer it into a jar and tightly seal it shut. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. While these turkey spices are specifically for turkey, they make for a great all-purpose poultry seasoning so don’t be afraid to use it for other cuts of meat!
Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
Smoked Turkey Thanksgiving Turkey Spatchcock Turkey Smoked Turkey Breast Smoked Turkey Legs Sous Vide Turkey Roasted Turkey Tenderloin
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