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Substitutes for Poultry Seasoning in Marinades

5 Best Substitutes for Poultry Seasoning

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Poultry seasoning blends sage, thyme, and warming spices to add herbal warmth and depth to dishes. This guide covers five substitutes, including DIY blends and pantry staples, to maintain flavor complexity when poultry seasoning is unavailable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Kitchen Tips, Substitutes
Cuisine: Various
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • DIY Blend (1 teaspoon sage + ½ teaspoon thyme + ½ teaspoon marjoram + ¼ teaspoon nutmeg) Combine these herbs and spices to recreate poultry seasoning flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Sage & Thyme Mix Use equal parts dried sage and thyme as a 1:1 poultry seasoning substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Replace poultry seasoning 1:1 with Italian seasoning; note it lacks nutmeg's warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence Use equal amount to poultry seasoning; adds floral lavender notes, not sage-forward.
  • 0.75 teaspoon Ground Sage Use ¾ teaspoon ground sage per 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; lacks complexity.

Method
 

  1. Choose the substitute best suited for your recipe and available ingredients.
  2. If using the DIY blend, combine the dried herbs and spices thoroughly before use.
  3. Apply the substitute using the indicated ratios relative to poultry seasoning measurements.
  4. Adjust seasoning as needed based on taste and the complexity of the dish.
  5. For best flavor, add substitutes early in cooking to let the herbs infuse the dish.

Notes

  • DIY blend offers the closest flavor replicate but requires multiple herbs.
  • Sage & thyme is a simple, quick fix but less complex.
  • Store homemade blends in airtight containers and check herb freshness for best results.

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