As a Jamaican, I grew up with Jerk seasoning being added to meat, and the meat being slowly roasted on open pits. Being a plant-based eater, I get to experiment with jerk seasoning on different plant-based ingredients.
Recipes like my Jamaican Jerk Sauce, Jamaican Jerk Cauliflower, Jerk Tofu, and Jamaican Jerk Butternut Fries are a hit. Therefore, I’m sharing with you my jerk seasoning recipe.
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
The heat is in high gear here in Florida, hot days with afternoon showers are the norm. Lots of summer fruits and vegetables are here to enjoy, and it’s time for roasting vegetables outdoors.
As we get ready to celebrate 4th of July, this homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning is the perfect seasoning blend to kick your recipes up a notch.
What Is Jerk Seasoning?
Jerk seasoning is the dry rub made of a special blend of spices, used for preparing a unique style of cooking originating from Jamaica called Jamaican Jerk.
Everyone has their own seasoning blend but the basic ingredients are thyme, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. I added some extra seasoning for flavor and salt.
Jerk Seasoning Ingredients
- Organic Cane Sugar
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Thyme
- Allspice
- Salt
- Paprika
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Cayenne
How To Make Jerk Seasoning?
To make dry jerk seasoning, mix spice ingredients in a jar until fully combined, and store in an air-tight container for up to 6 months.
How To Use Dry Jerk Seasoning?
- Toss vegetables with oil, followed by jerk seasoning. Roast or stir fry your veggies until tender.
- Add jerk seasoning to your favorite pasta recipe to make it pop, like my Vegan Rasta Pasta Recipe.
- Add jerk seasoning to your favorite curry recipes to give it a boost in flavor.
- Toss homemade popcorn with oil, followed by jerk seasoning.
- Add jerk seasoning to hummus and dips.
- Add it to your favorite burger, tofu, and chickpea recipes.
More Jamaican Recipes To Try
- Jamaican Vegan Recipes
- Jamaican Spice Bun
- Jamaican Callaloo Patty
- Yellow Yam Salad
- Jamaican Boiled Dumplings (Gluten-Free. Vegan)
Amazing Homemade Spice Blends
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Nutrition
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon organic cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- To make dry jerk seasoning, mix spice ingredients in a jar until fully combined.
- Store in an air-tight container for up to 6 months.
