Easy Pot Roast Seasoning Recipe (Homemade in 1 Minute!)

This is our go-to Homemade Pot Roast Seasoning, and it makes the best pot roasts ever, so skip the store-bought packets! All you need is a small mixing bowl and 8 simple pantry ingredients to make this deeply savory, smoky, and herbaceous DIY pot roast rub.

This tasty blend includes: onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, rosemary, smoked paprika, black pepper, and celery seed. It comes together in seconds. This recipe makes enough rub for 1 pound of meat. Scale it up or down for your recipe.

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Course: Condiment, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: serving

Calories: 17kcal

Author: Briana

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

Notes

Tips & tricks:

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.

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