This homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Blend is the perfect way to add heat and flavor to your food. Jamaican Jerk Seasoning is a delicious blend of spices commonly used in Jamaican cuisine, and it can be used to add some serious Caribbean flavor to chicken, pork, fish, and even vegetables.
It's super easy to make, and you can adjust the heat level to your liking.
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Ingredients
1tablespoononion powder
1tablespoongarlic powder
2teaspooncayenne pepper
2teaspoonsalt
2teaspooncracked black pepper
2teaspoondried thyme leaves
2teaspoonsugar
1teaspoondried parsley
1teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoonground allspice
½teaspoonred pepper flakes
½teaspoonground cinnamon
½teaspoongrated nutmeg
½teaspoonground cumin
¼teaspoonground cloves
Instructions
Mix everything together and store in an airtight jar.
Notes
The spice blend has a kick but isn't as fiery as some blends. You can increase or decrease the cayenne according to taste.
I add salt to my spice blend for extra flavor. But remember not to salt the meat/fish when marinating it. Feel free to leave the salt out and salt your dishes separately.
The added sweetness balances the heat from the cayenne and red pepper flakes. I like to use raw sugar, but you can use regular white sugar.