Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Mix
This easy homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Mix recipe is filled with a blend of spices that create a complex and bold flavor for beef, pork, chicken, and fish. It's sweet, spicy, and irresistible!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper according to your heat tolerance
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients into a small bowl. Mix well with a fork or mini whisk.
- Store jerk seasoning mix in an airtight jar away from heat and light.
Notes
To use the Jamaican Jerk Seasoning dry:
Drizzle your meat with olive oil then rub 1-2 tablespoons of the jerk seasoning into each 1 pound of meat, poultry, or fish.
For ground beef or turkey, sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons per pound over the uncooked meat prior to browning.
You can also sprinkle it over vegetables, beans, or rice (to your flavor preference) or mix it with sour cream for a topping for baked potatoes or nachos. Taste often and use your tongue as your guide on how much to use.
To use this seasoning to make a Jamaican Jerk marinade:
Whisk together 2 tablespoons of Jerk Seasoning, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the zest and juice of 1 lime, and 1 tablespoon of reduced sodium soy sauce. Use this for 1 to 1 ½ pounds of protein. Marinating time depends on the protein, 30 minutes or less for seafood, longer for poultry or red meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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