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Meatloaf Seasoning enhances any meatloaf recipe it’s used with! Whether you’re making your loaf with pork, beef, or turkey, this simple combination of bold spices will make it downright delicious. And yes, it’s so much better than any of those preservative-packed store-bought options out there.
I’m back at it with another seasoning blend recipe! This time it’s my famous Meatloaf Seasoning. Making your own spice blends at home just makes all of your recipes taste so much better. This is one of those simple kitchen tricks that once you start, you’ll never stop. It’s the easiest way to elevate just about all of your every day recipes, like meatloaf!
Whether it’s a new meatloaf recipe, a generational family favorite or one you’re just playing around with and concocting yourself, it’ll benefit greatly from this seasoning mix. It has a touch of sweetness from brown sugar that’s balanced ideally with bolder spices like smoked paprika and dried mustard, among several others. The flavor here is great and it’s so complimentary to all your meatloaf recipes.
The best part? You likely have all of the ingredients you need already sitting in your pantry. And if you don’t, no worries, because your shopping list is still pretty short. Making this spice blend is also a real cinch. It’s as simple as whisking and either storing or using right away. You’re going to love the bold, yet subtle flavor this seasoning gives your meatloaf!
Simple Pantry Ingredients
This simple blend of pantry staples is inexpensive and oh so mouthwatering! Let’s take a look at what you’ll need:
- Brown sugar – Did you know you can make your own brown sugar? All you need to do is mix 1 cup of white granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of molasses. Adjust for more or less as needed. You can use dark brown sugar or light brown sugar.
- Salt – I always recommend using kosher salt over iodized salt, if you can. Also, you can feel free to omit the salt entirely if you’re on a low-sodium diet.
- Smoked paprika – You can swap this with regular paprika if you’d like. However, the slight smokey flavor of smoked paprika adds a really nice touch!
- Garlic powder – Always be careful not to add too much garlic powder. It has a tendency to overpower other spices!
- Celery seed – This brings a pretty wonderful earthy, warm element to the spice mix.
- Dried mustard – It has an aromatic quality and very sharp flavor that really enhances the overall seasoning.
- Thyme – Dried thyme can substituted with dried oregano if you’d like a slightly more Italian flavor.
- Black pepper – Freshly cracked black pepper will yield the most noticeable flavor.
How to Make My Meatloaf Seasoning
Whisk and enjoy. Yes, really, that’s it! Scroll to the bottom of this post to read more detailed instructions for this easy recipe.
- Whisk. Measure all of the ingredients and place them in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until fully combined.
- Store. You now have the very beat meatloaf seasoning, and it only took you a minute (or less) to whisk together. Feel free to use it right away or store it for later.
How To Use Meatloaf Seasoning
It’s so easy to incorporate this seasoning mix into your favorite recipe! Here’s the rule of thumb – add 1 1/2 tablespoons of meatloaf seasoning per pound of meat. Feel free to add more or less as you see fit. It works well with Juicy Air Fryer Meatloaf, easy Crockpot meatloaf, turkey meatloaf, and so much more. (If you haven’t mad this Bacon wrapped meatloaf yet….are you even living your best life?)
How to Store Leftovers
In an airtight container at room temperature, meatloaf seasoning will stay fresh for up to 3 months. I recommend keeping it out of direct sunlight. Also, every time you reach for some seasoning, be sure to only do so with a clean, dry utensil. Any moisture or new bacteria introduced to the mix could cause it to go bad pretty quickly.
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Meatloaf Seasoning
Equipment
- 1 bowl
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tablespoon Celery Seed
- 1/2 tablespoon Dried Mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon Thyme
- 1/4 tablespoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl.
- Whisk to combine.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
