Recipe: Homemade Jerk Rub

HOMEMADE JERK RUB

2 tablespoons onion powder
4 teaspoons dry thyme leaves, crushed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

In a bowl, combine all ingredients.

Store leftover seasoning in a tightly closed glass jar. It will keep for more than a month.

Makes about 1/2 cup
From Sur La Table
Source: Diane Peterson, NYT Regional Media Group, June 27, 2007