Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

$8.95

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Medium Jar (Net: 2.7 oz)

1/2 Cup Bag (Net: 2.55 oz)

1 Cup Bag (Net: 5.1 oz)

3 Cup Bag (Net: 15.3 oz)

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Add authentic Jamaican jerk flavor to chicken, pork, or steak. Made with ground scotch bonnet chiles, which are 10x hotter than jalapeños. Most people think of jerk chicken when they hear "Jamaican jerk," but other jerk recipes can also include ribs, shrimp, or rice, which also taste great seasoned with this blend. Use to season kebabs or to flavor meatloaf. To learn more about how we developed the flavors in this jerk blend, go on our Quest for Authentic Jamaican Jerk.

Flavor Profile

Aromatic, sweet, salty, and spiced with peppery and herbal notes and medium-hot heat.

How to Use

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.

About This Blend

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.

More Information

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.