Homemade Jerk seasoning

Chichi Uguru

If you love adding a little kick to your meals, this homemade jerk seasoning is exactly what you need. Packed with a vibrant mix of spices and herbs, it’s a simple way to bring the taste of the Caribbean into your home.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Course Spice blend

Cuisine American

Servings 12 (Yields 12 tablespoons)

Calories 31kcal

Ingredients

4 teaspoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons dried thyme
1 ¼ teaspoons Black pepper
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 teaspoons ground allspice
4 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 ½ tablespoons
brown sugar 
2 teaspoons Chicken bouillon
4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt (optional)

Instructions

Measure out all the ingredients into a small mixing bowl.
Use a whisk or fork to stir everything together until well combined.
You can use the seasoning right away, or transfer it into an airtight spice jar for future use.

Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a larger batch.
Pay close attention to the measurements, both tablespoons and teaspoons are used, so be sure not to mix them up.
Recipe yields about ¾ cup (12 tablespoons) and can be used for multiple recipes.
If you want a salt free seasoning blend, leave out the salt and bouillon.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Jerk seasoning

Amount Per Serving

Calories 31 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g

Cholesterol 0.04mg0%

Sodium 180mg8%

Potassium 82mg2%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 624IU12%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 27mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.