Of course you can buy some jerk seasoning but you won’t believe how easy it is to make it at home. You can control the ingredients, adding as much or as little of the spice as you want. From my friend Judson who gave it to me, it has a healthy amount of authentic allspice as well as a kick from red pepper flakes. Plus it has other aromatics to round it out. Add it to anything and everything.
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How to Make Jerk Seasoning
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Gather Your Spices: Make sure you have all your spices ready to go. This is your ground allspice, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, granulated garlic, cracked black pepper, and onion powder.
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Mixing Magic: In a medium-sized bowl, combine all the spices together. You’ll want to mix them thoroughly to ensure that every pinch of your jerk seasoning has the perfect balance of flavors.

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
Instructions
- Mix together and store in container.
Notes
- Store it Right: Grab an airtight container and pour your seasoning into it. Make sure to seal it well.
- Label it Up: Write “Jerk Seasoning” and the date you made it.
- Shake it Up: Before each use, give your container a good shake.
Nutrition

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Storage
- Add to an airtight container and seal it well. Label with the name and date you made it. Shake before using.
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