Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Blend
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A warm, spicy Caribbean-style blend of cayenne, allspice, thyme and garlic. Shake it up in a jar and rub it on meat or vegetables, or give a jar as a gift.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Equipment
- airtight jar
- zip-top bags
Directions
- Measure out all the ingredients.
- Put them in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid or a zip-close bag.
- Close it and shake until evenly mixed.
- Use right away, or let it sit for a few hours so the flavors blend.
Notes
Milder: 2 teaspoons cayenne; hotter: 3 teaspoons. About 1 to 2 tablespoons per pound of meat, or 1 to 2 teaspoons per pound of vegetables. Airtight, cool, dry, away from heat and sunlight; within about 6 months; shake before each use.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.6g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 789mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1.6g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.7mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 6 tablespoons; dried crushed red pepper counted as cayenne. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.
