Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
This Jamaican Jerk Seasoning is smoky, spicy, and sweet with just the right balance of heat and aromatics. Made from pantry spices in under 5 minutes, it's my go-to blend for everything from chicken and shrimp to veggies and dips.
Servings: 8
Calories: 19kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika is fine)
- 1 teaspoon allspice ground
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg ground
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 tablespoon parsley dried
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Recipe will yield about 1/2 cup. Store in a spice jar in your spice cabinet.
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Notes
- Heat level: This version has a good kick, but it’s easy to adjust by scaling the cayenne and red pepper flakes.
- Storage: Store in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place. Best within 6 months, still safe up to a year.
- Freshness tip: If your spices are faded or don’t smell strong, it’s time to replace them, fresh spices make a world of difference.
- Want extra depth? Toast the spices in a dry pan before mixing for an even more fragrant blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.27g | Protein: 0.53g | Fat: 0.29g | Saturated Fat: 0.08g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.103g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054g | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 1.58g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg
