Jerk Spice Recipe - Capture the Unique
Taste of the Caribbean Islands

Travel around the varied and many Caribbean Islands and you're sure to enjoy food delicately spiced with a jerk mix. And with this easy-to-make jerk spice recipe you'll be able to recreate those fabulous flavours and mouthwatering aromas at home in just minutes.

What You'll Need: (makes about 8 tablespoons)

4-5 dried scotch bonnet peppers (or other hot dried peppers)
OR 3 tbsp hot chili powder
2 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp dried chives
1 tbsp coriander seeds 
1 tbsp allspice berries
1 tbsp black peppercorns
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp ginger powder
2 tsp paprika
1-2 tsp sea salt
3 inch piece cinnamon

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

  • Break up the cinnamon stick so it fits in your grinder
  • Chop up the scotch bonnet peppers and remove the stems if necessary
  • Grind the cinnamon and chopped pepper pieces along with the salt, coriander, allspice and peppercorns

  • Sieve into a bowl 
  • Stir in the paprika, ginger and garlic powders. (If you used chili powder, stir this in as well)
  • Finally, crumble in the dried chives and thyme. Combine thoroughly

Store your jerk spice in an airtight jar in a cool place and out of direct sunlight. Use within 6 months before making more.

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