Dry Jerk Spice Rub

Transform your cooking with this bold and flavorful Dry Jerk Spice Rub—a homemade blend of aromatic spices and herbs that's perfect for infusing your favorite dishes with a taste of the Caribbean. Featuring a harmonious mix of warm allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg, paired with the smoky depth of paprika and a fiery kick of cayenne, this spice blend also incorporates savory garlic and onion powders and fragrant dried thyme and parsley. Sweetened with a touch of brown sugar and balanced with coarse salt, this easy-to-make rub is ready in just 5 minutes and ideal for seasoning chicken, pork, seafood, or even grilled vegetables. Store it in an airtight container and elevate your meals with vibrant jerk flavors anytime you want.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons Dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Coarse salt
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients: ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, smoked paprika, ground cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried parsley, ground black pepper, coarse salt, and brown sugar.

Step 2

Mix thoroughly with a whisk or a spoon to ensure all spices are evenly distributed.

Step 3

Transfer the spice rub to an airtight jar or container for storage. Label the container with the recipe name and date.

Step 4

For use, generously coat your protein or vegetables with the dry rub. Massage the spices into the surface of the food to ensure even coverage.

Step 5

Store any unused spice rub in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months for maximum flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(75.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	191.8

Total Fat 2.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6651.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 18.4g
Protein 4.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 172.7mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 464.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 10.6%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 81.4%