Seasoning, Jerk
https://www.simplyrecipes.com/jerk-seasoning-dry-jamaican-jerk-rub-7564928
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons (12g) ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons (5g) ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons (5g) ground cinnamon, or a 5-inch cinnamon stick
- 2 teaspoons (5g) ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (3g) ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon (3g) ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon (3g) paprika
- 1 tablespoon (6g) dried, ground Scotch bonnet pepper (habanero as substitute)
- 1 tablespoon (9g) onion powder
- 1 tablespoon (9g) garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (16g) salt
- 2 tablespoons (25g) cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons (7g) dried thyme
DIRECTIONS
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Toast and grind the whole cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorns, and allspice. In a dry skillet or small pot over medium-low heat, add the allspice berries, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, and black peppercorns. Move the spices around frequently by shaking the pan in a back and forth or using a spatula to turn. When spices start to smell fragrant and make a crackling noise, about 4-5 minutes, put them in a bowl. Allow the spices to cool, then grind in a spice grinder into a fine powder. (see NOTES below for ground spice substitutions)
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Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl until evenly combined.
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Transfer the seasoning to an airtight jar or container. Store in a cool, dry place. For the best flavor use within 6 months.
NOTES
Whole to Ground Spice Substitutions
SPICE | WHOLE | GROUND |
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Allspice | 2 Tbsp | 2 heaping Tbsp |
Peppercorns | 2 tsp | 2 heaping tsp |
Cloves | 2 heaping tsp | 2 tsp |
Cinnamon | 5” stick | 1 heaping tsp |