The BEST Turkey Seasoning

This simple turkey seasoning has all of the great, classic flavors and spice you know and love when it comes to making turkey and it is the perfect way to season a thanksgiving turkey no matter how you are cooking it (oven, grill, etc). Plus, it can be used on a whole turkey, turkey breast, or turkey tenderloin! You can even make a double or triple batch and store it in the pantry so that it is handy whenever you need it!

What You Will Need

• dried sage, dried thyme leaves, & dried rosemary – the classic combination of herbs come together create a dry rub/spice rub that compliment any turkey and taste amazing! See the recipe card below for full measurements.
• kosher salt & pepper – you simply can’t have a meat seasoning without them!
• garlic powder & onion powder – classic staples for any homemade seasoning.
• add-ins: if you wanted to add in a touch of citrus you could add in a little dried lemon peel or fresh lemon zest. A little oregano would also be good!

When Should I Season My Turkey

We typically like to season our turkey the night before cooking, if possible, but you can season it up to 2 days before cooking if you want to. This is true no matter how you cook your turkey or the type/size of turkey you are making. Just make sure you keep the bird refrigerated.

How Do I Season My Turkey

Pat your turkey dry with a clean paper towel. Rub all over with olive oil or avocado oil. If you are seasoning a whole turkey, we highly recommend trying to get the seasoning mixture under the skin. There are spots on the bird where this can be pretty hard but if you can get it in there as much as possible it really adds flavor! Same goes for a turkey breast. If you are making a turkey tenderloin, you can just rub the seasoning all over before cooking.

Best Ways To Cook Turkey With Turkey Seasoning

There are so many ways to cook a variety of turkeys and this would be good on any one of them! A few of our favorites are – Grilled Turkey, Smoked Turkey Breast, & Spatchcock Turkey. Also check out our Turkey Brine tutorial!

How Should I Store Turkey Seasoning

This is the perfect seasoning to make 2-3 batches at a time so that you always have some on hand. You can store it in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 3 months. It will last longer than 3 months but some of the flavors might become a bit muted.

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