Looking for a way to spice things up? This Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Mix is great on chicken, seafood, vegetables, and even more.
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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Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
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
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in an airtight container.
Sakinah Jalil says
I have been using this recipe for years—it is the best jerk seasoning recipe I’ve found! I will remember to take a picture and share the next time I make jerk chicken. Thank you for sharing!
Brandy says
Do you have to wait 3 months? I was hoping to use it the day I made it. 😬
Deborah says
You can definitely use it right away! You should just finish using it within 3 months, as the spices will lose their potency. 🙂
Deborah B Knight says
My daughter put this on chicken for jerk chicken nachos. It was so good so she shared the recipe. How much do you use on your foods?
Jaeysen says
I looooove this recipe. I enjoy spicy food and this seasoning mix is one of my favorites. I tend to use it on chicken, shrimp and steak.
Shayne O'Shea says
A little too spicy for me. I have extra hot cayenne peppet so i only used 1/2 tsp.
I uaed six tsp of sugar, migjt try btown sugar next time.
I also added 1/4 tsp of both ground cloves and powder ginger.
It came out perfect for my wife and me, jusr the right amount of afterburn.
Thank you for the recipe.