Name: Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon onion powder; 1 Tablespoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon Chile red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes

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Jamaican Jerk Seasoning also known as Island Spice or Caribbean Jerk uses a wide variety of dried spices combined to make the perfect native spice blend. This is a great recipe to use as a dry rub or sprinkled to add flavor to any dish.

What is Jerk Seasoning?

Jerk seasoning consists of warm, flavorful and aromatic spices like allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, thyme, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, red Chile pepper flakes, parsley, salt and pepper. This recipe will make about 1/3 cup of Jamaican Jerk Seasoning which is perfect for making my delicious and easy Jerk Chicken and Jerk Rice and Peas.

How Is Jerk Seasoning Used?

Jerk seasoning can be used as a marinade or even as a rub to season chicken, pork, beef, fish, or goat. When using as a rub, slightly score meat, if desired, and rub the seasoning between the score and cover the meat generously with the spices on all sides prior to baking or grilling.