If you're wondering how to make a good Homemade Pot Roast Seasoning to make the best pot roasts ever, skip the packets and grab a small mixing bowl! This DIY pot roast rub is deeply savory, herbaceous, and complex in flavor. This 8-ingredient blend of pantry staples includes: onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, rosemary, smoked paprika, black pepper, and celery seed, and comes together in seconds!
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We love making our own seasoning blends because it gives us full control over the ingredients, so we make them taste just how we want! Sometimes we add salt right in if we're cooking right away, but you can also leave it out and add salt as needed if you plan to store the leftover pot roast rub.
Mixing up your own seasoning blends saves money, especially if you buy the spices in bulk! You most likely have all of these pantry staples on hand already, plus, it's naturally gluten-free and free of any preservatives.
This stuff goes great on most beef recipes, but it's also wonderful on chicken or pork, too! It has a great blend of flavors that complements most proteins.
You've probably already seen this spice blend in action on this Dutch oven French onion pot roast. It would be great on this apple cider pork pot roast, too!
Mix up a big batch and store it for later; it will keep for months in the pantry!
🧅 Ingredients for Homemade Pot Roast Seasoning
🧄Ingredient Notes
The reason we love this spice blend so much is that it leans on simple pantry staples that we always have stocked, like onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, black pepper, celery seed, and kosher salt.
A few quick notes:
- This recipe (and all of our recipes) uses Diamond Crystal Kosher salt. This type of salt is our go-to, and it's less salty than other types of salt. You will want to use about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt per pound of meat. If using a different type of salt, reduce the amount by half.
- If making a big batch, omit the salt so you can control the sodium level for whatever you're cooking when you use the blend later!
- Celery seed. Adds a celery flavor, without actually using celery. A little bit goes a LONG way here. ⅛ teaspoon per pound is plenty! You can omit it if you prefer.
- Optional add-ins: The beauty of homemade spice blends is their versatility. You can add or omit ingredients as you see fit. Want a little kick? Add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, roughly ⅛ teaspoon per pound of meat, for a subtle heat. For sweetness, mix in a couple of tablespoons of brown sugar. Parsley would add a more subtle herby flavor as well, and some nice extra color.
How to Make Pot Roast Seasoning Mix ✨
This simple pot roast seasoning recipe literally comes together in about 1 minute.
Simply add all of the spices to a jar or bowl, and mix to combine.
Pro tip: Buy spices in bulk at stores like Costco or online to save money! We love stretching our dollars as far as they can go by purchasing spices we use a lot in bulk.
Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 6 months, or use immediately!
How to Season a Pot Roast with This Savory Spice Rub
- Dry the meat you're using off really well to help the seasonings adhere to the meat. We like to use paper towels. Excess moisture is also the enemy of a good sear - to get rid of it!
- Make sure to coat the meat on all sides. You'll want to ensure every inch is covered!
- Cook right away, or let the meat dry-brine in the fridge, uncovered, for 24 - 48 hours (maximum). 24 hours should be totally sufficient. If you have time, dry-brining the meat helps it become extra flavorful and tender. If you don't have time, don't worry, your pot roast will still taste amazing!
How To Use This Pot Roast Spice Blend
This recipe pairs really well with virtually any beef, pork, or chicken dish.
Try it on our classic Dutch oven pot roast in the oven, or this sirloin tip slow cooker pot roast!
This would also taste great with beef stew, on chicken breasts, or even this tasty bavette steak recipe!
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📖 Recipe
Easy Pot Roast Seasoning Recipe (Homemade in 1 Minute!)
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon celery seed optional
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (see recipe notes)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine all of the seasonings and salt if desired. Stir or whisk to combine well. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months, or use right away on your favorite pot roast. Enjoy!½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ⅛ teaspoon celery seed, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Notes
- Salt: We use 1 teaspoon of kosher salt per pound of meat (or per batch) to season meat or vegetables. If you plan to have leftovers, we would suggest omitting the salt so you can decide on the right amount and season to taste when you're cooking dinner.
- Make a big batch! If you want to make enough of this blend to last for a while, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. That way, you'll be ready to make a pot roast whenever the mood strikes! You'll use a little over ⅓ cup of seasoning mix per pound when seasoning beef, pork, or chicken.
- Optional add-ins: The beauty of homemade spice blends is their versatility. You can add or omit ingredients as you see fit. Want a little kick? Add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, roughly ⅛ teaspoon per pound of meat, for a subtle heat. For sweetness, mix in a couple of tablespoons of brown sugar. Parsley would add a more subtle herby flavor as well, and some nice extra color.
