Name: Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 2 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 crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Looking for a way to spice things up? This Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Mix is great on chicken, seafood, vegetables, and even more.

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If you’ve got a well stocked spice cabinet, it’s easy to mix up your own seasoning mixes! For spicy flavor, try this Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. For bold flavors, try this Cajun Seasoning. And for a little bit of warm spice, try this Pumpkin Pie Spice.

Once, while trying to perfect a recipe, I went on the search for a Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Mix. My grocery store didn’t even have anything close. So I decided to make a few swaps in the recipe, using something completely different than a Jamaican jerk mix, and it just didn’t turn out like I had imagined it needed to be. It was definitely missing the spice and oomph that the Jamaican jerk seasoning would bring.

So I did what I should have done in the first place, and realized that I could just make the spice mixture myself. And since I’m such a spice hoarder, I already had everything on hand that I needed to whip this mixture up in less than 10 minutes.

I originally used it on these Spicy Shrimp Bowls, and with the first bite, I was addicted. If you love to grill, this recipe will be your best friend. It’s great on chicken, steak, sprinkle some on your veggies – or do what I do and liven up your morning scrambled eggs by mixing a bit in.

If you are looking for a way to add a little spice to your menu, this Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Mix is an easy way!

Ingredients

It’s time to raid your spice cabinet! If you keep it well stocked, you probably have all of these on hand.

Garlic Powder
Cayenne Pepper
Onion Powder
Dried Thyme
Dried Parsley
Sugar
Salt
Paprika
Ground Allspice
Black Pepper
Crushed Red Pepper
Nutmeg
Cinnamon

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamaican Jerk Seasoning spicy?
This really depends on your spice tolerance, but it’s supposed to be spicy! It was a little too spicy for the kids, but it was perfect for me. If you are wanting to make it a little more mild, you can always cut back on the cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper.

How do you store it?
One of these days, I’m going to have that perfectly organized spice collection and have all of them in matching bottles, but for now, I’m a jar addict and will just put my seasoning mixes in a half pint jar. It works perfectly – just don’t forget to label it! Just make sure that no matter what you are using, it has a tight fitting lid to keep it air tight.

How long will it last?
Technically, it will last indefinitely. But spices tend to lose potency over time. For the best results, use the seasoning within 3 months, but you really should be ok for about a year before you will notice the flavors muting.

More Homemade Swaps

Teriyaki Sauce
Lemon Curd
Chick Fil A Sauce
Grilled Chicken Seasoning
Green Enchilada Sauce
Salted Caramel Sauce

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