Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
19 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Description
The Jamaican Jerk Seasoning recipe blends common spices such as onion powder, garlic powder, allspice, dried thyme, smoked paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger. The inclusion of scotch bonnet pepper powder gives this blend its characteristic heat, which can be adjusted to taste or substituted with cayenne for milder spicing. Brown sugar adds a subtle sweetness to balance the pungent and spicy components.
The dry mixture is whisked thoroughly and stored in a sealed container for convenience. It can be used as a rub or seasoning to impart the distinctive jerk flavor to meats like chicken or pork, or even roasted vegetables. The blend’s bold spices contribute to a complex flavor profile, combining sweetness, heat, and earthiness.
Storing the seasoning in a cool, dark place helps preserve its potency and aroma. When the spices lose their brightness, making a fresh batch is recommended to ensure full flavor impact in cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper powder
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon allspice powder
- 2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Whisk together until evenly blended.
- Transfer to a jar with a tight fitting lid.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper powder to achieve desired heat, or substitute with cayenne pepper for milder spice.
- For an extra hot version, consider adding hotter chili powders like ghost pepper or reaper, but use caution.
- Store the seasoning mix in an airtight container away from light and heat to maintain freshness up to a year.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 19kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 347IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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