Homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
2 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
22 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Description
This seasoning mix includes onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, thyme, sugar, allspice, parsley, paprika, hot pepper flakes, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and cumin. These ingredients are thoroughly combined to yield a balanced blend of savory, spicy, sweet, and aromatic notes.
The blend can be used to season proteins or incorporated into marinades, providing depth and warmth characteristic of jerk seasoning without relying on fresh ingredients. It stores well in an airtight container, maintaining potency for ongoing use.
Produced as a dry blend of about a half cup, it simplifies the preparation of jerk-flavored dishes with consistent spice composition.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper ground
- 2 teaspoons thyme or use 1 teaspoon ground thyme, dried
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground clove
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
- Mix it all together evenly.
- Store in an airtight container. Use as needed.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately half a cup of seasoning.
- Store the blend in an airtight container to preserve freshness and flavor.
- Use as a dry rub or incorporate into marinades for meats or vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Sodium | 778mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.