Jerk Rub

Name: Jerk Rub
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes about ⅓ cup
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon ground Scotch bonnet, habanero, or other super-hot chile; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon sugar

Preparation info

Makes about
⅓ cup

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
5 min

Appears in

Mastering the Grill

By Andrew Schloss and David Joachim

Published 2007

About

Jerk is to Jamaicans what barbecue is to Southerners—something to eat, a way to cook, and a lifestyle. This rub is for cooking, and you might find it addictive enough to turn it into a lifestyle. It is best with chicken and pork, but, as you will see, it’s pretty good on most anything.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon<

Americas
Jamaica
Garnish
Vegan
Gluten-free
Caribbean

Method

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients.
Use as directed in a recipe; can be stored in a tightly closed container for up to 1 month.