Birthday Spice - Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

For a jerk marinade, mix 6 to 9 Tbsp. jerk spices with 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, 6 Tbsp. vinegar, 6 Tbsp. orange juice, and 4 Tbsp. lime juice. Marinate 4-12 hours. To make a hotter version of Jamaican jerk, add 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. habanero powder to 1/2 cup jerk seasoning.

Ground scotch bonnet chiles, which are commonly used in Jamaican cuisine, register around 250,000 Scoville heat units, which is why we only put a few ounces into each 16 lb. batch of this jerk seasoning. Residents of the Jamaican climate eat hot food to induce sweating, which cools the body. Go Behind the Seasoning: Jamaican Jerk Seasoning to learn all about this Caribbean must-have.

To serve 4 to 6: Mix 6 to 9 Tbsp. spice with 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, 6 Tbsp. vinegar, 6 Tbsp. orange juice, and 4 Tbsp. lime juice. Marinate 4 to 12 hours.

To make a hotter version, add 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Ground Habanero Chiles to 1/2 cup jerk seasoning.

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Q&A

What is in Jamaican jerk seasoning?

Jamaican jerk seasoning is typically made up of ground scotch bonnet chiles, all spice and dried thyme. These 3 common jerk ingredients are often also paired with other herbs & spices.

What do you use Jamaican jerk seasoning for?

Jamaican jerk seasoning is most commonly used in jerk chicken recipes. but is also a good spice blend for beef, pork and seafood. Use Jamaican jerk seasoning to make a Homemade Jerk Marinade.