Homemade Pot Roast Seasoning Recipe
Description
A 5-minute homemade pot roast seasoning blend made from 9 pantry spices. Better than store-bought packets, with no preservatives, less sodium, and customizable heat. Perfect for slow cooker, oven, or Instant Pot pot roasts.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt, Diamond Crystal preferred
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp celery salt
Instructions
- Add all spices to a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk thoroughly with a fork for 30 seconds, or until color is fully uniform.
- Break up any brown sugar clumps with the back of a spoon.
- Funnel into a clean, completely dry airtight jar.
- Label with the date prepared. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
- To use: rub 1 to 1.5 tablespoons per pound of meat directly onto a dry roast before searing or slow cooking.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Notes
Notes
- For best crust, dry-brine the rubbed roast uncovered in the fridge for 12–24 hours before cooking.
- Cut salt by half if using table salt instead of kosher.
- Doubles and triples beautifully — make a big batch for gifting in 4-oz jars.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 22kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1166mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 875IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg