Easy Pot Roast Seasoning

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By Linley Hanson

4/18/2025

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!

I use this homemade roast seasoning in FFF’s Classic Pot Roast recipe and 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
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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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Glass

Spice Jars

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

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Recipe Pairings

Pot roast meals tend to be richer and more filling, so I 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!

  • Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
  • Amazing Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
  • Green Beans Almondine

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  • ▢ 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • ▢ 1.5 tablespoons onion powder
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • ▢ 1.5 tablespoons coarse salt
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons pepper

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

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

Don’t forget to tag your posts on social media with the hashtag #fitfoodiefinds , we’d love to see what you’re up to!

More Dry Rubs and Seasonings

  • Homemade Chili Seasoning
  • Flavorful Turkey Seasoning
  • Homemade Dry Rub for Chicken
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Easy Pot Roast Seasoning

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1.5 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper

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.

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

Easy Pot Roast Seasoning

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By Linley Hanson

4/18/2025

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!

I use this homemade roast seasoning in FFF’s Classic Pot Roast recipe and 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
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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.

spice jars. - 14

Glass

Spice Jars

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

Seasoning a beef roast with seasoning  - 15

Recipe Pairings

Pot roast meals tend to be richer and more filling, so I 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!

  • Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
  • Amazing Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
  • Green Beans Almondine

Ingredients1x2x3x

  • ▢ 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • ▢ 1.5 tablespoons onion powder
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • ▢ 1.5 tablespoons coarse salt
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons pepper

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

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

Don’t forget to tag your posts on social media with the hashtag #fitfoodiefinds , we’d love to see what you’re up to!

More Dry Rubs and Seasonings

  • Homemade Chili Seasoning
  • Flavorful Turkey Seasoning
  • Homemade Dry Rub for Chicken