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Jar of Jamaican Jerk Seasoning with a wooden spoon.

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Recipe

This easy homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning blend transforms any dish with vibrant, bold Caribbean flavors.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Calories 167

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Ginger Powder
  • 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 2 tsp All Spice
  • ½ tsp Cumin Powder
  • ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Ground Clove
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

Measure the Spices

  • Measure all of the spices you need to use to make the jerk seasoning with a measuring spoon.

Mix Until Evenly Combined

  • Now add onion powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, dried thyme, allspice, cumin powder, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ground clove, salt, band lack pepper into a bowl.
  • Now, mix all the spices together until they are combined evenly.

Adjust Heat Level

  • If you added too much heat, add more brown sugar to balance the heat.
  • If you do not think that you added enough heat, you can add as much as cayenne and paprika as you want.

Store for Later Use

  • If you want to store the jerk seasoning properly, you need to put it in an airtight jar or container.
  • You also have to make sure that you don’t store it in a warm or moist area.

Notes

  • Seasoning Too Spicy: If your seasoning becomes too spicy for your tongue, you can add more brown sugar to neutralize the heat.
  • Too Salty: If it’s too salty, you can add a bit of brown sugar and onion powder
  • Flat Flavor: Add more garlic powder, allspice, and thyme if the flavor is too flat.
  • Clumping: You need to keep the seasoning in an airtight container or jar where there is no heat or moisture to keep it from clumping up.