Homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

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  • Prep Time

    1 min

  • Cook Time

    1 min

  • Total Time

    2 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    22 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning is a dry spice blend combining aromatic herbs and warm spices such as thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, with heat from cayenne and hot pepper flakes. It’s a versatile mix designed to season meats or vegetables with the classic jerk flavor associated with Jamaican cuisine.

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.

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Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
  2. Mix it all together evenly.
  3. 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

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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%)

Nutrition 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.

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