Jamaican: Mild Jerk Spice Mix (master recipe)

Recipe by Paul Young <info@cooking-with-paul.com>

(makes about 1 cup)

Classic African flavor principle:

• Allspice
• Nutmeg
• Hot peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoon dried thyme
• 4 tablespoon ground allspice
• 4 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Procedure:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl
2. Store spice mix in a sealed jar and refrigerate until ready to use

Note: This mild recipe is intended as a base mix. Jamaican cuisine is usually spicy and calls for Scotch Bonnet or habanero peppers which I like to add later.