How Do You Make Homemade Jerk Seasoning?
Jerk seasoning is a blend of spices used primarily in Jamaican cuisine. It typically is applied to meat, poultry or fish before cooking. Jerk seasoning may sound exotic, but it’s actually a mixture of sweet and savory spices that you probably have sitting in your spice rack. Making your own jerk seasoning blend is more affordable than purchasing a premade variety, especially if you don’t want to buy a large container. Homemade seasoning also lets you personalize the ingredients and control their quality. Measure each ingredient precisely, then place into a small bowl and stir to thoroughly combine. It is important to measure carefully and not estimate quantities because dried spices tend to be much more pungent than fresh kinds, so adding too large of quantities can make the seasoning taste overwhelming Inspect the seasoning mixture to ensure it’s smooth. Use your fingertips to gently break up any lumps (especially from the dried thyme and brown sugar) or the seasoning will not properl
