Spicy Jerk Rub
Add bold Caribbean flavor to your cooking with this Spicy Jerk Rub, a vibrant blend of warm spices, fragrant herbs, and fiery heat. This homemade seasoning mix combines pantry staples like smoky paprika, ground allspice, and nutmeg with the zing of cayenne pepper and red chili flakes, balanced by a hint of brown sugar sweetness. Perfect for enhancing chicken, pork, seafood, or roasted vegetables, this versatile rub is quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes. For authentic Jamaican-inspired flavor, let your protein marinate for maximum depth before grilling, roasting, or pan-searing. Store the spice mix in an airtight container for up to six months and enjoy its bold punch whenever you crave a taste of the tropics!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Ground paprika (preferably smoked)
- 2 tablespoons Light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried red chili flakes
Instructions
Measure all the spices and seasonings into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Using a whisk or fork, combine the ingredients thoroughly until evenly mixed.
Transfer the spice blend into an airtight container, such as a glass jar or resealable bag, for storage.
To use the rub, generously coat your choice of protein or vegetables with the spice blend. For best results, let the rub sit on the food for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator before cooking.
Store any unused rub in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4754 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% | |
*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.
