Pot Roast Seasoning

Name: Pot Roast Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning (✅); 1.5 tablespoons coarsely ground salt; 1 tablespoon garlic powder (✅); 1 tablespoon onion powder (✅); 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 large bay leaves

A simple pot roast seasoning made with ingredients you likely have on hand including brown sugar, garlic powder, and Italian seasonings. You can use this seasoning on everything from chuck roasts to chicken breasts. Gluten-free.

Making gluten-free seasoning blends at home is one of the best celiac-safe options to add flavor to any recipe. Our favorite is when the blend can be used in more than one recipe, just like this one!

For a complete guide on gluten-free spices, brands and the ingredients to look for in blends, check out our Gluten Free Spices resource.

pot roast seasoning next to a chuck roast

Gluten Free Seasoning

Like many homemade blends, this pot roast seasoning has a variety of spices to add flavor to your dish.

The combination of savory spices combined with the sweetness of the brown sugar is the perfect balance. Plus, you are able to control each ingredient that is added unlike prepackaged blends.

It is our go-to seasoning for our Chuck Roast in Oven recipe but has also made recent appearances on Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs, Instant Pot Poached Chicken Breasts, Baked Pork Chops and Gluten Free Chicken Wings. However, you decide to use this recipe, we hope your family is as impressed as ours.

Ready to get started? Gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card below. Enjoy!

Ingredients to make pot roast seaonsoning laid on a white surface.

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons
small bowl
stir spoon
ziplock bag

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning ✅
1.5 tablespoons coarsely ground salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder ✅
1 tablespoon onion powder ✅
1 teaspoon pepper
2 large bay leaves

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

How To Make

Combine the ingredients

Add the brown sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper to a bowl. Blend well. Add the bay leaves.

Use or Store

Use on a roast of choice or store in a ziplock bag for later.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much seasoning per pound of meat?

You will use 2-3 Tablespoons of seasoning per pound of meat. Adjust the amount depending on personal preference.

Do I chop the bay leaves?

Nope! You add the whole bay leaves to infuse more flavor into the seasoning blend. When it is time to use the seasoning, you can add the bay leaves directly into the pot with the roast for cooking. Before serving, discard the bay leaves.

How long to store spices?

This seasoning blend can be made in bulk and used within 6 months. After this time, the spices will start to lose flavor and potency. Store in a cool dark place like a cabinet or pantry.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

When measuring spices, level out the tablespoon or teaspoon before adding to a bowl.
It is best to always measure spices over the counter or sink instead of a mixing bowl. This way if you accidentally spill you won’t ruin the ratio of spices.
Label the seasoning container with the date it was made before storing – it should be used within 6 months.

More Gluten Free Seasonings

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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