How to Make Jamaican Jerk Dry Rub - A Step-by-Step Guide

Jamaican jerk seasoning is a combination of spices and ingredients that is native to the Caribbean island of Jamaica. This flavorful dry rub is commonly used to season meats, particularly chicken and pork, before grilling or roasting. The aromatic blend of spices in Jamaican jerk seasoning creates a complex and memorable flavor that is both spicy and sweet, with just the right amount of heat.

Creating your own Jamaican jerk dry rub at home allows you to customize the spice level and f...

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups salt
  • 5 ½ cups garlic powder
  • 4 cups white sugar
  • 4 cups cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups dried thyme leaves
  • 2 cups ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups allspice
  • 1 cup ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup chipotle chile powder
  • ½ cup ground cloves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 472
  • Yield: 29 1/2 cups

  • Mix salt, garlic powder, sugar, cayenne pepper, thyme, black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, chile powder, and cloves together in a 10-quart mixing bowl until well combined. Transfer to smaller airtight containers.
  • Nutrition

    18 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1585mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 47mg