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Spices in a bowl with a wooden spoon, perfect for flavorful turkey seasoning.
5 from 11 votes

The Best Turkey Seasoning

Made with 9 simple ingredients, this is the best turkey seasoning you'll find on the internet. It's savory and slightly sweet and so good on your Thanksgiving turkey.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Fat 0
Carbs 9
Protein 1
Yield 8

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients for the turkey seasoning into a large glass container or mason jar.
    turkey seasoning in bowl
  • Then, stir the spices together to create your rub.
  • To season your turkey, generously sprinkle it on top of the entire bird including the breasts, legs, etc. Use your hands to rub it into the turkey skin. You can even rub it under the skin or put it in the cavity if you have extra for optimal flavor.
    Turkey with a dry rub.
  • Storage: if you have leftover turkey seasoning, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

Tips & Notes

  • This recipe yields: ~1/3 cup seasoning
  • For a 15 lb. turkey, use the entire recipe.
  • For smaller or larger birds, use 1.5 tablespoons of seasoning per lb. of turkey.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g