Jamaican Jerk Seasoning – If you’re looking to heat things up in the kitchen, this blend is just for you. It completment chicken, fish, and any kind of red meat extremely well. Not to mention, it is cost effective.
Savory Thoughts: I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. – Nelson Mandela
Today, instead of sharing an actual food recipe with you, I am sharing with you another one of my favorite spices to make at home, aside from my Haitian Epis (Haitian Base Seasoning). This Jamaican Jerk Seasoning is made with ingredient or spices that were already in my spice drawer and pantry.
Why Does This Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Work?
It is a good way to use spices that has been sitting for a long time.
Better than store-bought version as it is homemade.
You can omit or reduce the level of heat in this blend.
Time and time again, if I want to spice things up with my food or looking for a different flavor, I would prepare this mix. To be honest, I even love it with Salmon, which I will share with you in a future post. I like it really spicy, so I often double the cayenne pepper measurement.
What does jerk seasoning contain?
There are principle ingredients that go into a jerk seasoning blend. You must have allspice, hot peppers, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. To balance out the flavors, variations of sweet flavors are added, such as brown sugar. Honey, pineapple or mango is added if you are making a wet version. During the summer I like to prepare the wet version as it is great when grilling meat.
Let me know what you think of this dry Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Blend.
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Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp allspice
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp savory
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients together. Place in an airtight container. Use as needed to season meat of your choice. Enjoy!
Summer
What is the savory spice?
Mirlene
Hello Summer, you can obtain the Savory Spice here (affiliate link) or at your local grocery store.
Summer
Thank you. Trying this out tonight ?
Stephanie
This is so helpful! I’ll have to mix up some of this and keep it on hand in a jar for cooking chicken! Thanks for sharing!
Mirlene
You’re welcome. Thank you.
Lathiya
I love homemade spice powders…When we make dishes with them the flavors double up.The jamaican jerk seasoning looks fabulous
Maman de sara
I have learned Jamaican jerk seasoning today , thanks for sharing !
Leslie
Yaas! I love jerk, and sometimes make it at home, I like your spice blend, it looks wonderful!
Mirlene
Thank you, Leslie!
Anne Lawton
I love Jerk seasoning and have been looking for a homemade blend . Thanks for sharing!
Mirlene
You are welcome!
jennifer
I love that the heat level can be tapered to suit preferences . . . which is not the case with store bought! That and it is so budget freindly!
Mirlene
For sure. That’s what I like about homemade spice blends. Thanks for reading.
Geetanjali Tung
Fabulous! The ingredients which are used in this seasoning sound great. I am sure it lets a wonderful flavor and taste to any dish. I am just loving it.
Mirlene
Thank you, Geetanjali!
Jori
I’ve missed having good jerk chicken since I move out of Brooklyn. Can’t wait to give this a try and be able to have those flavours again!
Mirlene
Oh no! Sorry to hear that. I hope you get to enjoy the flavors soon.
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!
I love making grilled Jerk Chicken in the summer months, and this summer I’m definitely making my own seasoning, thanks so much for the recipe!
Jacqueline Debono
Love all the flavours in this seasoning! As you say such a good way to use up spices that have been sitting around for a while!
Linda
Love this jar and all the spices here. Is it possible to make it extra spicy?
Mirlene
Thank you! Definitely! You can make it as spicy as you’d like. Enjoy! 🙂
ChihYu
I love jerk seasoning. Now I know how to make it at home!
April
I get very excited about delicious recipes that are cost effective. Like this Jamaican jerk seasoning. And the presentation is just magnificent – can’t wait to have something similar in my house!
Mirlene
You’ll love it! Thanks for reading 🙂
Laura Duffy
I love spice mixes because they make it so easy to put a delicious meal together. Jamaican jerk seasoning is one of the most flavorful of them! I’m excited to try this!
paleoglutenfreeguy
Ooh, love the idea of making my own.And I think I pretty much have all of the ingredients! I think I’ll aim for medium spice – enough to feel it, not enough to make me cry. 😉
Mirlene
No, please don’t cry 🙂 definitely modify it to your taste level.
Maman de sara
I have learned something today Jamaican Jerk seasoning, thanks for sharing!
Joni Gomes
I love jerk seasoning and always wondered what was in it!
Byron Thomas
I just have to have this!! I used to eat jerk chicken quite often, but when I moved, I have not been able to find a shop that sells the good stuff. Maybe making my own version is the answer. Thanks for sharing!
Stine Mari
I love Jamaican jerk seasoning blends, they are so packed with flavor. This blend looks so delicious!
Raia Todd
Oooh, I have almost everything to make this! Sounds delicious.
Mirlene
You are welcome! Thanks for reading. 🙂
Danielle Wolter
am def going to start making my own seasonings this year. i love jamaican jerk too, so def going to be saving this one!
Mirlene
Thank you, Danille!
Irena Macri
Making your own seasoning at home is such a great idea, and Jamaican jerk is a must-have. Love this recipe!
Gloria
I love making my own seasoning blends. Makes a great hostess gift too. I always have a jar of jerk seasoning in the kitchen. Next time I have to make a batch, I will give this mix a try.
Mirlene
Thank you, Gloria!
Kelly Anthony
I’ve been buying this at our local grocery store but now I will be making it. This is so much cheaper than buying it already mixed. Thanks for sharing!!
Mirlene
Thank you for reading!
Tessa Simpson
I adore making my own spice blends!!! This one looks like it would season meat perfectly!
Mirlene
Yes, it does. Thank you. 🙂
STACEY CRAWFORD
This is so much better than the premade spice mix!
Kelly
I bet this would taste good on so many things. I’d love it on meat as well as fish!
Lesli Schwartz
I love Jamaican jerk seasoning but have never made my own, so I’m really looking forward to trying this!
Amanda
Oh, I love jerk seasoning! The combination of the flavors is amazing, and I love how versatile your recipe is. Thanks for sharing! This will definitely be a pantry staple for me.
Hope
Love homemade seasonings! This would make a great gift!