Name: Homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Paprika; 2.5 tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1 tablespoon All spice; 1 tablespoon Dried thyme; 1 tablespoon Parsley; 1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper or black pepper (or to taste); 1 tablespoon Onion powder; 1 tablespoon Garlic granules; 1 teaspoon Chilli flakes; 1.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg

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Let's talk about this homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning mix! Easy to make DIY jerk seasoning spice blend made up of peppers, aromatic, sweet spices and herbs to give your cooking that Caribbean flavor.

This jerk rub recipe will not only save you money, it's better than store bought.

mix the spices and you have Jamaican jerk seasoning

Jamaican jerk seasoning is one dry rub you should have in your cupboard. It's great on chicken, seafood, meat and just about anything!

I will be posting my jerk chicken recipe soon and thought to give you this spice mix recipe first because knowing how to make your own spice blend is a good thing.

Before i started making my own jerk spice, i would buy from the stores but since i've started making mine, i have not looked back and neither will you with this easy recipe.

In terms of quality and taste, this homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning rub is better than any store bought i've ever used.

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Recipe

Jamaican jerk seasoning is a mixture of spices that consist of hot peppers - scotch bonnet, all spice and ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme and others. It is named after a method of cooking native to Jamaica where meat is marinated with with hot spice blend and holes poked in the meat to infuse flavour.

Jerk seasoning was originally used on chicken and pork, but is now widely used on shrimp, beef, fish, goat, lamb and vegetables.

This Jamaican jerk seasoning is easy to make and I like making my own homemade spices and seasonings. Here's why you should be making yours too:

You know the ingredients that goes in it.

It saves you money as it's cost effective.

You can customise - If there's any particular ingredient you are allergic to or do not like you can leave it out.

No artificial ingredients or preservatives goes in it.

You can control the heat level! You want it mild, hot or extra hot? the choice is yours!

Tastes better than store bought.

Are you sold? now let me show you how to make the best Jamaican jerk Seasoning.

homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning in spice jar

Ingredients for Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Detailed ingredient list, measurements and directions is in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Paprika

Ground Cinnamon

Ground Nutmeg

Garlic granules or powder

Onion powder

All spice

Parsley

Cayenne pepper or black pepper

Chilli flakes

Dried thyme- highly aromatic with gentle flavour that goes well with many dishes.

Brown Sugar

How to make Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

1) Measure and add all the ingredients in a clean dry bowl.

2) Mix the ingredients together.

It's ready to use. Store in a spice jar or airtight container.

How to use Jerk seasoning

This dry carribean jerk seasoning can be used on

Jerk chicken - recipe coming soon.

Shrimps

Fish

Pork

Vegetables, Tofu

Lamb, goat, beef

How to Store

Pour in airtight container or spice jar, label with name and date then store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Jamaican jerk seasoning can be stored for up to a year (consider the expiry dates of the ingredients used) but it's best to make in small batches so they are not stored for too long.

Tips

Make sure mixing bowl, spoons and containers are properly dried before use.
Avoid moist, wet tools in preparing this seasoning mix.
Use airtight container or spice jar to store your homemade jerk marinade.
Store away from direct heat or direct sunlight so as to prevent flavor loss.
To keep spices fresher for longer, It’s best to make in small batches so they are not stored for too long. That way it remains fresh.