Jerk Seasoning

This recipe for homemade Jerk Seasoning is a versatile spice blend that adds a huge punch of flavor to a variety of dishes.

Jerk Seasoning is classically used to flavor Grilled Chicken or Grilled Pork. However, it is also fabulous on fish, vegetables, tofu, and beef.

This recipe for jerk seasoning was shared with me by a Jamaican chef while I was vacationing in Jamaica.

Made with a blend of dried spices, this nuanced seasoning takes me right back to my time in Jamaica. It adds heat, warmth, and a bit of sweetness to a variety of recipes. It is intricate in taste and really helps to deliver authentic Jamaican flavor.

Ingredients for Jerk Seasoning

While there are quite a few dried spices in homemade jerk seasoning, chances are you will find most of them already stashed in your pantry.

• Spices in Jerk Seasoning: Garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, dried thyme leaves, dried parsley, salt, paprika, cinnamon, allspice, crushed red pepper flakes, and nutmeg. This blend has heat, depth, and warmth, giving the blend its classic flavor.
• Sugar: The spices are mixed together with a bit of granulated sugar, which helps to balance out the heat in this spice blend and helps the meat or vegetables to caramelize when cooked.

How To Make Homemade Jerk Seasoning

To prepare this jerk seasoning blend, simply mix together the dried spices with the sugar until evenly combined.

How to Store Jerk Seasoning

Store homemade jerk seasoning in an airtight jar or container. You want to make sure you store your spice seasoning in a sealed container so that it will not absorb flavors from other spices in your spice cabinet.

Jerk seasoning will last up to 6 months, and while safe to consume after 6 months, it has the best flavor in that time frame. After 6 months, dried spices begin to lose their potency.

How to Use Jerk Seasoning

Let your imagination guide you when it comes to using this Jamaican spice blend.

• Use to season grilled shrimp or pan-fried shrimp.
• In place of the wet Jerk marinade in Grilled Chicken Kabobs, use this dry rub and grill immediately.
• Use to season grilled pork chops or grilled pork tenderloin.
• Use to season Caribbean Rice and Beans.
• Use to season fish fillets before baking the oven or grilling.

More Homemade Spice Blends

• Homemade Taco Seasoning
• Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• Homemade Cajun Seasoning
• Homemade Fajita Seasoning

If you tried this recipe for Jerk Seasoning, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.

Jerk Seasoning

A nuanced blend of common spices that packs an authentic punch of Jamaican flavors!

4.8 from 5 votes

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Jamaican

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 10kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 tablespoon onion powder
• ▢ 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• ▢ 2 teaspoons paprika
• ▢ 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
• ▢ 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• ▢ 2 teaspoons salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon allspice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ▢ ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ▢ 1 ½ teaspoons sugar

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Instructions

• Combine all ingredients and mix well.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months in the pantry or spice cabinet.
• Use in any recipe that calls for Jerk Seasoning.

Notes

• Be sure to use fresh spices for the best flavor.
• Decrease red pepper flakes for a less spicy result. 

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

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