Jerk Dry Rub Recipe

Where are the Jerk seasoning lovers? Jerk seasoning delivers amazing Caribbean flavor. If you want to buy the seasoning from the market, you have to spend approximately $10. Moreover, you cannot find this seasoning all the time available. 

But, we are here to tell you how you can prepare the jerk seasoning at your home. All the ingredients that we use for this recipe, you can buy from any grocery shop easily. When you make it by yourself, you can control everything that goes in the seasoning.

The Jerk dry rub goes best with the chicken. However, you can use it also for any kind of protein like shrimp, seafood, and tofu. This seasoning also suits grilled vegetables like corn or broccoli.

So, check this article and follow our guidelines to prepare the original Jerk Dry Rub recipe according to your version.    

Jerk Dry Rub Ingredients

1. Garlic Powder

2 tablespoons of garlic powder will be required for our recipe because we also tell you how to store the rub after use. Garlic powder enriches the flavor with a sweet touch. 

2. Onion Powder

The ratio of garlic and onion powder will be the same for the jerk dry rub. So, you will need 2 tablespoons of onion powder also. 

3. Smoked Paprika

Paprika is made of dried red peppers, it is in powder form. Paprika provides hot & spicy flavors. To make the jerk seasoning dry rub, you will need 1 tablespoon of paprika. We recommend using smoked paprika, so it will deliver a smoky flavor.

4. Ginger Powder

 Ginger powder is an optional ingredient. But, our expert suggests using 1 tablespoon of ginger powder to get unique, refreshing, and sharp flavors. 

5. Dried Thyme

Dried thyme provides a fresh aroma with a minty flavor. Dried thyme is commonly used in Italian, French, and also in Caribbean seasonings. So, 1 tablespoon of dried thyme is mandatory for the Caribbean Jerk seasoning.

6. Sugar

Sugar gives the sweet flavor, and also helps in browning to get a nice color. You can use 1 tablespoon of sugar for the dry jerk spice rub.

According to professionals, brown sugar is better for making seasoning, as well as brown sugar is good for health than white sugar.

Note: If you do not like much spice then you can add more sugar according to your preferences. 

7. Salt

Salt balances all the flavors and brings the actual taste of any food. 1 tablespoon of salt is required for the jerk seasoning dry rub. 

8. Ground Black Pepper

Black pepper has a sharp and intense flavor that brings the authentic taste of grill or BBQ. So, you have to use 1 tablespoon of black pepper to make the best chicken grill with jerk dry rub.

9. Crushed Red Pepper

We have already told you to use paprika, now you should add 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper. It will bring heat and also tantalize our taste buds. 

10. Ground Cumin

Cumin has a satisfying aroma with a bunch of flavors. So, you need to use 1 teaspoon of ground cumin to make the seasoning. 

11. Ground Cloves

Cloves provide a somewhat spicy taste. It also gives a warm flavor that can intensify the flavor of the dry rub. Use 1 teaspoon of ground cloves in it. 

12. Ground Nutmeg

The flavor of cloves is stronger when we use the raw cloves. But ground clove loses its intensity with time. Therefore, we need to use ground nutmeg. Nutmeg also provides a similar flavor as cloves. To increase the intensity of the flavor, you should add 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.

13. Ground Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a very aromatic ingredient. It gives a distinctly sweet taste with a smoky flavor. You can use 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to make this seasoning.  

14. Allspice

Allspice is a secret ingredient to get the authentic Jamaican jerk seasoning. It gives a warm favor like cloves. You can use 2 teaspoons of allspice.

Note: If you can’t find allspice around you, you can add cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, and anise together to prepare the perfect flavor like allspice. 

15. Dried Parsley

Parsley is an herb that has an earthy flavor with a citrusy note. 2 teaspoons of parsley is recommended for the dry rub recipe.   

16. Cayenne Powder

If you want to make the dry rub extra spicy, you can add 2 teaspoons of cayenne powder to the rub ingredients.

How to Prepare the Jerk Seasoning?

There is no such hassle to prepare the jerk seasoning. Just follow our steps to make the dry rub perfectly.

Step 1: Collecting All Required Ingredients

First, you have to see the ingredients list. Then, put all the ingredients beside you serially. Make sure no ingredient is missing.

Step 2: Measuring All Required Ingredients

Secondly, you have to measure all the ingredients precisely using measuring spoons. Measure one by one serially, and put all the ingredients in a bowl.

Step 3: Mixing

The last step is mixing all the ingredients. We recommend you use a whisk to make the perfect blend.

After mixing, your homemade jerk dry rub is ready.

How Do You Use Jerk Seasoning?

Jerk dry rub is a useful seasoning that can add flavor to any recipe. You can use this rub for any protein like chicken, shrimp, pork, fish, as well as vegetables. 

You just need to dry-rub the seasoning on the chicken or any meat and then you can grill it to get the authentic Jamaican flavor. Moreover, you can add the rub to your favorite recipe to make it more delicious.

How Do You Store Jerk Seasoning?

You can store the jerk seasoning for more than 3 months. So, you can prepare a pretty good amount of seasoning once, then store it for future use. There are some points that you need to keep in mind while storing the dry rub. Let us tell you that.

• You will require an air-tight glass jar for storing the jerk dry rub. We recommend avoiding plastic jars. If you use plastic, there is a chance to consume microplastic which is very harmful to our health.
• Alternatively, you can use stainless still jars with air-tight lids.
• Every time, you use dry rub from the storage jar, make sure you are using a moisture-free spoon. Because moisture can spoil the rub easily.
• There is no need to put the storage jar in the freeze. You can keep it at room temperature.

Conclusion

Homemade jerk dry rub is very cost-effective. Besides, you can control the flavor according to your preferences with the best quality. After reading the whole article, we hope you will try to make the jerk dry rub recipe on your own.

Then, you can add this rub to any dish to make the taste fantastic. Jerk seasoning is a combination of sweet, spice, salt, warm, and savory flavor, it has all flavors that can make any food delicious.

It will give a unique taste than normal seasoning which will make you and your family happy. So, we suggest you prepare the seasoning according to our process to impress everyone with your cooking. 

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