Easy Pot Roast Seasoning

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Add amazing flavor to the next pot roast that you make with this easy pot roast seasoning! This delicious dry rub is made with a mixture of smokey, sweet, and salty spices that will add the perfect amount of flavor to your pot roast.

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“Incredible! Came across this when looking for my usual recipe, but this is a new favorite! I cannot believe how good this roast tastes.-Jennifer

One thing I stand by in the kitchen is making my own homemade seasonings. No weird fillers or ingredients you can’t pronounce. This easy pot roast seasoning was developed out of a need for a great seasoning that we could grab and slather on a big chuck roast!

We use this homemade roast seasoning in our Classic Pot Roast recipe and our Instant Pot Pot Roast recipe and they’ve both got 5-star ratings!

Pot Roast Seasoning Ingredients

  • Brown Sugar
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Dried Oregano
  • Dried Thyme
  • Dried Parsley
  • Coarse Salt
  • Pepper
Pot roast seasoning in a jar

Variations

  • Add some heat: If you like a little spice, feel free to 1/2 teaspoon of paprika or red pepper flakes.
  • Add Italian seasoning: swap the oregano, thyme, and parsley for 6 teaspoons of Italian seasoning.

Storage

Store leftover seasoning in an airtight container or glass jar in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

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Spice Jars

Organize your homemade spices with this empty glass spice jar set!

Seasoning a beef roast with seasoning

Recipe Pairings

Pot roast meals tend to be richer and more filling so we like to pair our pot roast recipes with lighter and delicious sides. Here are some of our pairing recommendations based on the delicious flavor of this dry rub!

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Easy Pot Roast Seasoning

Add amazing flavor and "crust" to your pot roast with this blend of smokey, sweet, and salty pot roast seasoning.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 3
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Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients for the pot roast seasoning into a large glass container or mason jar.
  • Then, stir the spices together to create your rub.
  • Seal jar and store remainder in a dry, cool place.

Tips & Notes

  • This is enough seasoning for two 2.5 – 3 lb. pot roasts.
  • Use 2 tablespoons per pound of meat
  • Yields: 3/4 cup

Nutrition

Calories: 63 kcal, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 0 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 9 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jennifer Parker
Jennifer Parker
March 28, 2023 3:54 pm

5 stars
Incredible! Came across this when looking for my usual recipe, but this is a new favorite! I cannot believe how good this roast tastes.

Tiffany
Tiffany
February 1, 2023 1:27 pm

5 stars
Love this rub! We use it everytime!

Emily Richter
February 6, 2023 11:23 am
Reply to  Tiffany

Woohoo!

Lauren Perry
Lauren Perry
November 18, 2021 10:46 pm

Hi there! How to think this would be if I just put water in my crockpot? Since there may be times where I donโ€™t have a beef broth.

Lee Funke
November 23, 2021 6:52 am
Reply to  Lauren Perry

It would definitely lose a lot of flavor. Beef broth is essential!

Karen Morgan
Karen Morgan
September 24, 2021 3:49 pm
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5 stars
When you say 1/4 cup of brown sugar, is that packed or loose?

Laura Handke
July 12, 2021 1:03 am
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5 stars
This is a wonderful recipe – the third time I’ve used it! You can see the other photos and slight tweaks I made (more garlic powder and meat tenderizer) on my Facebook post from this evening. https://www.facebook.com/laurahj Love it and recommend it!

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Bryant Jasper
Bryant Jasper
February 1, 2021 12:57 pm
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5 stars
This rub was great! I used it with venison, added a little bit of cayenne and red pepper and the meat came out aromatic, succulent and tender!!!

Catey Scott
Catey Scott
December 20, 2020 9:24 am
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5 stars
I want to use this recipe on my roast. But how do you suggest cooking the roast with the dry rub on it?! I usually add beef broth and veggies in the slow cooker with mine. Do you suggest leaving it in the crock pot by itself? And for how long?Thank you!

Lee Funke
December 20, 2020 5:55 pm
Reply to  Catey Scott

Hi! We suggest dry rubbing your beef and then searing it on both sides before putting everything into the slow cooker with your beef broth and veggies. The rub will help flavor your sauce/gravy! So good.

Laura Handke
July 12, 2021 1:06 am
Reply to  Catey Scott

Catey, I didn’t sear it first, but I let the rub sit on the roast for close to an hour while I was chopping the vegetables and other herbs to add to the crockpot. So yummy!

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joannv
joannv
January 29, 2023 2:14 pm
Reply to  Catey Scott

I mix the dry seasoning in a small jar with 2 TBL of olive oil and 2 TBL of red wine vinegar and shake well. I then pour that over the meat and it stays on top.

Aimee
Aimee
November 9, 2020 6:26 pm
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5 stars
If no one has brought this to your attention – your web page is broken. I’ve uploaded a screen shot of the 3/4 (1x) recipe just as it appears when I load into the page (didn’t touch any buttons, just loaded in from Google). Then, while skimming through other comments I decided to look through the 1x, 2x, and 3x. That’s when I noticed the recipe changed for 1x! So, just a heads up!

With the being said – I cooked before I explored, so I used the measurements in the screen shot. Regardless if they’re wrong or not, the flavor was awesome! My pot roast turned out great! Both me and my other half loved it sooo much! (I also combined this recipe with 1 cup of breadcrumbs and about 4 to 5 tablespoons of olive oil. Then packed it on a but thick to make a crust on my roast. Delicious!)

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Lee Funke
November 9, 2020 8:26 pm
Reply to  Aimee

Hi! Thanks so much for your comment! What you screenshotted is 1x the recipe. Is that what you were trying to say?

Aimee
Aimee
November 10, 2020 3:19 pm
Reply to  Lee Funke

Yes, ma’am. But then, when I press on the 1x button, the recipe changes! (I’m uploading that screen shot here.)

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Lee Funke
November 11, 2020 8:05 am
Reply to  Aimee

Ohhhh! I see what you are saying now!! Sending to my dev ASAP! Thank you!

Bonnie Mitchell
Bonnie Mitchell
October 21, 2020 5:47 pm
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5 stars
Made the single recipe and loved it. I wanted to make the 3X the ingredients batch for Christmas gifts, however, the garlic salt went from 2 tablespoons, for a single recipe, to 1 1/2 tablespoons for the 3 X the recipe. Could you clarify that for me..

Lee Funke
October 25, 2020 7:22 pm

Hey Bonnie! I think you’re referring to garlic powder. The single recipe calls for 1/2 tablespoon and if you multiple it by 3, that is 1.5 tablespoons. I hope this helps!

Natalie
Natalie
July 22, 2021 2:34 pm

I see what you mean. Apparently the 1X recipe is actually enough seasoning for TWO (2.5-3 lb) roasts. I tripped over this myself and ended up double seasoning my meat.

Moe
Moe
May 13, 2020 10:11 pm
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5 stars
awesome recipe, Did this today and was amazed at the flavor.