Jump to Recipe Jump to VideoThis post may contain affiliate links.See my disclosure policy.Bring the flavors of Jamaica right into your own kitchen with this boldly flavorful and fiery homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning recipe! From street food stalls in Kingston Jamaica to high-end restaurants in New York, this unique blend of flavors has captivated the world.

Get ready to transport your taste buds straight to the Caribbean! What is Jamaican Jerk Seasoning? Like jerk sauce and jerk chicken, Jamaican jerk seasoning is a cornerstone of Jamaican cuisine, with its fiery burst of bold flavors.Jerk seasoning traces its origins to the 17th where the enslaved Africans escaped to the mountains of Jamaica and there, with the influence of the local Tainos people, developed a method of slow-cooking over pimento wood which became known as “jerk cooking” along with a blend of native spices and herbs that we’ve come to know as jerk seasoning.This group later became known as the Jamaican Maroons and their unique cuisine and bold and spicy hot flavors have since become popular throughout the world.

Let’s take a look at what goes into this homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning recipe.Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Ingredients Jamaican jerk seasoning is a carefully crafted blend that balances heat, sweetness, umami and earthiness.Making your homemade jerk seasoning is simple and allows for customization based on your spice tolerance.

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