Jerk Seasoning Recipe
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 tablespoons
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Calories
18 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Jamaican
Jerk Seasoning Recipe
Description
The Jerk Seasoning Recipe brings together a variety of spices to create a layered and aromatic seasoning blend. Onion and garlic powders provide a savory base, complemented by the heat from cayenne pepper powder. Brown sugar offers a subtle sweetness that balances the spices. Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice contribute warm, earthy undertones, while cumin adds a hint of smokiness. Dried parsley and thyme round out the flavor profile with herbal freshness. This seasoning can be mixed and stored in a jar for up to a year, ready to enhance grilled or roasted dishes.
The method is simple: all ingredients are combined and mixed thoroughly, then stored for later use. You can adjust the cayenne pepper to reduce heat, substituting with sweet paprika for a kid-friendly version.
This seasoning blend works well as a dry rub for meats or as a flavor base in marinades, bringing Jamaican-inspired flavors to your cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper powder see notes
- 2 teaspoons salt sea salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons parsley dried
- 2 teaspoons thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl.
- Mix well then transfer the jerk seasoning to a clean glass jar.
- This seasoning blend will keep well for 1 year in a cool, dark pantry.
Notes
- For a milder, kid-friendly seasoning, replace cayenne pepper with sweet paprika to remove heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 278IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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