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Jerk Seasoning

This Jerk Seasoning recipe adds complex warm, sweet, smoky, salty, fiery, fruity dimension to everything it touches – making it taste like a million bucks!  It’s easy to whisk together with pantry friendly spices such as garlic, onion, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, allspice, ginger, and thyme – saving you time and money.  Best of all, homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning eliminates MSG, anti-caking agents and is easy to customize to make it perfect for YOU.  Use this Jerk Seasoning to instantly elevate chicken, seafood, meat, pasta, vegetables, etc. You will love having this recipe on hand!
Course Condiment
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 0.5 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 TBS EACH onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar
  • 2-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsps EACH smoked paprika, ground ginger, dried parsley, dried thyme, salt, black pepper
  • 1/2 tsps EACH ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Whisk all of the ingredients thoroughly together in a medium bowl.
  • Transfer to an empty spice jar or airtight container. Store in a cool, dark place (like the pantry) for 1-2 years. Use as a dry rub for chicken, steak, pork, seafood, to season vegetables, rice, beans, eggs, etc.

Notes

  • Protein rub: The spice blend creates a quick and flavorful rub for any protein.  Drizzle your chicken thighs, steak, pork, shrimp or fish with olive oil then rub with Jerk Seasoning and let rest for 20-30 minutes at room temperate.  Finish off your protein with a nice squeeze of lime after cooking.  Use 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons as a dry rub for 1 pound of protein. 
  • Marinade:  Make a quick wet rub marinade by whisking together 2 tablespoons Jerk Seasoning, 2 tablespoons olive oil, zest and juice of one lime and 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce. Use for 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of protein.