Jerk Seasoning Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this authentic Jamaican Jerk Seasoning recipe, originally featured in the Rocky Mountain News! This quick-and-easy blend delivers explosive flavor in just minutes. Perfect for marinating chicken, pork, fish, or vegetables before grilling, baking, or pan-frying.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 387.1 kcal
Protein 15g
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Ingredients for Jerk Seasoning

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How to Make Jerk Seasoning

  1. Combine 2 tablespoons allspice berries, 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, and 2 tablespoons fresh thyme sprigs in a spice grinder. Grind to a fine powder.
  2. Add 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 inch ginger (grated), 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground Scotch bonnet pepper (or less, to taste), 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 tablespoon dried oregano to the spice powder.
  3. Mix thoroughly. For immediate use, proceed to your recipe. To store for later, omit the garlic and ginger. Store the remaining spice blend in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Add freshly minced garlic and grated ginger just before using.
  4. Enjoy the fiery, aromatic explosion of authentic Jamaican flavor in your next culinary creation!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1163 g

Sugar

221g

Fat

8g

Carbs

29g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Jerk Seasoning?

Jerk Seasoning takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Jerk Seasoning?

Jerk Seasoning has approximately 387.1 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Jerk Seasoning?

The key ingredients for Jerk Seasoning are Allspice Berry, Nutmeg, Black Peppercorns, Dried Thyme, Cayenne, Paprika. See the full list with measurements above.

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