Trailhead Spice Co.'s Jamaican Jerk Seasoning brings authentic island-crafted jerk flavor to chicken, pork, and steak, with the bold heat of ground scotch bonnet chiles ‚ 10x hotter than jalapeños. Most people think jerk chicken, but the adventure goes further ‚ jerk ribs, shrimp, rice, meatloaf, and kebabs all deliver with this authentic jerk spice blend.
Ground scotch bonnet chiles ‚ a cornerstone of authentic Jamaican jerk cooking ‚ register around 250,000 Scoville heat units, which is why Trailhead Spice Co. uses them carefully in each batch of this seasoning. Residents of Jamaica's hot climate have long turned to fiery food to induce cooling sweat, and this blend honors that bold, island-born tradition.
Aromatic, sweet, salty, and spiced with peppery and herbal notes and medium-hot heat. Authentic Jamaican jerk character that blazes a bold island flavor trail.
For a jerk marinade, mix 6-9 Tbsp. jerk spices with 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, 6 Tbsp. vinegar, 6 Tbsp. orange juice, and 4 Tbsp. lime juice. Marinate 4-12 hours. To add more heat, add 1/4-1/2 tsp. habanero powder to 1/2 cup jerk seasoning.
