Dry Jerk Seasoning

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Elevate your dishes with the bold and aromatic flavors of this homemade Dry Jerk Seasoning—a vibrant blend of spices that captures the essence of Caribbean cuisine. Featuring warm notes of ground allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg, paired with the earthy balance of thyme and smoked paprika, this versatile seasoning delivers the perfect combination of heat, sweetness, and depth. The touch of cayenne pepper adds a fiery kick, while brown sugar balances it with subtle sweetness. Ready in just 5 minutes, this all-purpose spice mix is ideal as a dry rub for meats, seafood, and vegetables or as a flavorful boost to marinades. Its zesty, smoky profile will transport your taste buds straight to the tropics with every bite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 5 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 2 tablespoons Ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. In a small bowl, combine the ground allspice, dried thyme, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.

2. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to the bowl.

3. Stir in the brown sugar to balance the heat and add a touch of sweetness.

4. Thoroughly mix all ingredients together until evenly combined.

5. Transfer the seasoning blend to an airtight container or spice jar for storage.

6. Use as a dry rub on meats, seafood, or vegetables, or sprinkle into marinades for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (74.2g)

Calories		205
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		3.3 g	4%
	Saturated Fat	1.1 g	6%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		3907 mg	170%
Total Carbohydrate		48.4 g	18%
	Dietary Fiber	11.4 g	41%
	Total Sugars	17.1 g
Protein		4.6 g	9%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		265 mg	20%
Iron		5.3 mg	29%
Potassium		598 mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29 cal (12.3%%)

Protein: 18 cal (7.6%%)

Carbs: 193 cal (80.1%%)