Best 9 Caribbean Chile Spice Rub Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant Caribbean islands, where flavors dance and spices ignite the senses. Discover the secrets of the Caribbean Chile Spice Rub, a magical blend of aromatic spices that will transform your meals into tantalizing masterpieces. This versatile rub is the heart of three mouthwatering recipes that showcase the diverse culinary traditions of the Caribbean.

Savor the succulent Caribbean Jerk Chicken, where tender chicken is marinated in a fiery blend of spices, then grilled to perfection. The sweet and smoky notes of the rub harmonize beautifully with the chicken's natural flavors, creating a dish that is both bold and delectable.

Experience the delightful Caribbean Grilled Fish, where flaky fish fillets are coated in the vibrant spice rub and grilled until tender and moist. The medley of spices imparts a complex flavor profile, while the fish's delicate texture shines through.

Indulge in the tantalizing Caribbean Spiced Pork, where tender pork shoulder is slow-cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce infused with the Caribbean Chile Spice Rub. The result is fall-off-the-bone pork that is bursting with savory and aromatic flavors.

These three recipes, united by the Caribbean Chile Spice Rub, offer a captivating exploration of the Caribbean's culinary heritage. Prepare to be transported to the sun-kissed beaches and lively markets of the islands as you indulge in these delectable dishes.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CARIBBEAN JERK SEASONING RECIPE



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The Jerk seasoning quantity is a small amount of 2 Tablespoons. You can double that anytime to prepare more of the jerk seasoning. I find that 2 tablespoons is enough for a hot spicy chicken rub. Otherwise, I just prefer to prepare a new batch whenever I need it since the jerk spice blend has deeper flavors with a fresh batch of spices.

Provided by Helene Dsouza

Categories     Condiment

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Teaspoon Red Pepper powder (Scotch Bonnet or Habanero preferably)
1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1 Teaspoon Allspice (aka Pimento ~dozen berries turned into powder)
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper ground
1 Teaspoon Garlic powder
2 Teaspoon Onion powder
1 Teaspoon Thyme
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon ground

Steps:

  • You have two options to prepare the dry Caribbean jerk seasoning/rub.
  • For more Jerk seasoning flavor : use whole spices, toast them on a dry pan until you can smell the spices, let cool and then crush to a fine powder in the mortar or grind with an electric grinder. Mix all the spices together.
  • For a quick 5-minute Jerk Seasoning: use ready-made spices in powdered form and mix all the ingredients together.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 18 g, Calories 47 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 7 mg, Fiber 2 g

HOMEMADE JAMAICAN JERK SEASONING



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Make your own Jamaican jerk seasoning blend at home with this easy recipe, filled with loads of piquant and aromatic spices.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Main Course

Time 2m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme ((or use 1 teaspoon ground thyme))
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground clove
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
  • Mix it all together evenly.
  • Store in an airtight container. Use as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Sodium 778 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE CARIBBEAN RUB



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This rub has a kick!

Provided by Today's Creative Life

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon course salt
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Measure out each ingredient and place into a ziplock baggie.
  • Seal the baggie and mix the spices until well blended.
  • Place into an airtight container.
  • Brush your chicken or shrimp with oil, then sprinkle with the rub. You can do this right before grilling, or prepare it a few hours ahead of time for extra flavor.
  • Enjoy!

HOMEMADE ADOBO SEASONING RECIPE



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This Adobo seasoning recipe is an essential, all-purpose blend in Caribbean and Latin American cuisine with garlic, oregano, pepper and other optional ingredients. It's ideal for seasoning or marinating any types of meats and vegetables.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Main Course     Seasonings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper (or use ground black pepper)
1 teaspoon paprika (optional - this is my own preferred addition)

Steps:

  • Mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Be sure to blend uniformly.
  • Transfer the adobo seasoning to a spice container and use as needed. Store in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 87 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

JAMAICAN JERK DRY RUB



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This is a dry Jamaican Jerk seasoning I use mostly on grilled chicken! You may want to give some away to friends because this recipe makes a lot! Use it as a dry rub on grilled chicken, fish, steak, or just about anything else.

Provided by LOVINLIFE

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 832

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups allspice
8 cups salt
5 ½ cups garlic powder
4 cups white sugar
1 cup chipotle chile powder
½ cup ground cloves
2 cups dried thyme leaves
2 cups ground black pepper
4 cups cayenne pepper
1 cup ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place allspice, salt, garlic powder, sugar, chipotle powder, cloves, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon into a very large bowl. Mix together until well blended. Store in airtight containers.
  • To use, rub spice mix onto the meat of your choice, about 1 1/2 teaspoons per serving. For best results, marinate for at least an hour to allow the flavors of the rub to penetrate the meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CHILE-LIME RUB



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 5m

Yield about 2 tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon chile powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Zest of 1 lime

Steps:

  • Mix together the chile powder, salt, cumin, cayenne, coriander, sugar and lime zest in a bowl. This spice mix not only goes great with chicken and pork, but also to rim a spicy margarita.

CARIBBEAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH BROWN SUGAR-PEANUT SPICE RUB



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup finely ground roasted peanuts
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 1/4 teaspoons cayenne
1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch ground bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch ground cinnamon
4 chicken thighs, skins on
4 chicken legs, skins on
1 (6-inch) corn tortilla
1 1/4 cups dark chicken stock
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • To make the spice rub, combine the peanuts, brown sugar, salt, cayenne, ground bay leaf, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl. With a small, sharp knife, score each thigh and drumstick twice on each side, 1/2-inch deep. Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the spice rub and toss to coat evenly.
  • Grill until marked, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a roasting pan or baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Roast in the oven until browned and cooked through, and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.
  • Place the tortilla on the hot grill and cook for 10 seconds on each side to mark. Remove and tear or cut into small pieces. (Alternately, fry the tortilla until crisp in 360 degree F. oil.)
  • Drain 1/4 cup of the pan juices into a small saucepan. Add the chicken stock, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and tortilla pieces. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender, add the peanut butter, and process on high speed until smooth.
  • Divide the chicken and sauce among 4 plates and serve immediately.

JERK BABY BACK RIBS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Learn to make the best jerk baby back ribs on the grill from this recipe from Tanya Holland.

Provided by Tanya Holland

Categories     Pork Rib     Pork     Meat     Grill/Barbecue     Pineapple     Summer     Chile Pepper     Cinnamon

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 33

Jerk Marinade
1 large red onion, cut into ¼-in/6-mm slices
¾ cup (180 mL) soy sauce
¾ cup (180 mL) vegetable oil
½ cup (120 mL) apple cider vinegar
½ cup (120 mL) water
1 jalapeño chile, sliced
Habanero Vinegar
½ habanero chile, stemmed and seeded
⅓ cup (80 mL) white wine vinegar
Pineapple Glaze
Two 6 oz. (180-mL) cans pineapple juice
¼ cup (50 g) firmly packed brown sugar
Pineapple Salsa
½ pineapple, diced
1 small red onion, diced
3 small jalapeño chiles, diced
⅓ cup (55 g) diced red bell pepper
⅓ cup (8 g) chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. canola oil
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt
Jerk Spice Rub
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. ground allspice
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
2 tsp. grated nutmeg
2 tsp. cascabel or ancho chile powder
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Two 2-lb (910 g) racks baby back ribs

Steps:

  • To make the jerk marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the onion, soy sauce, oil, vinegar, water, and jalapeño. (To make ahead, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.)
  • To make the habanero vinegar: In a food processor, com¬bine the habanero chile and vinegar and purée until smooth. Pour into a small bowl. (To make ahead, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 month.)
  • To make the pineapple glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple juice and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until sauce is thick and reduced to about one-third, about 15 minutes. (To make ahead, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.)
  • To make the pineapple salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, onion, jalapeños, bell pepper, cilantro, oil, and lime juice. Season with salt. (To make ahead, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 8 hours.)
  • To make the jerk spice rub: In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, salt, nutmeg, chile powder, cinnamon, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Use a butter knife to pry the membrane off the bone side of the ribs. Once you get a piece of the membrane loose, grab it with a paper towel and pull it toward the other end of the slab to remove it. Rub the Jerk Spice Rub evenly over the ribs. Arrange the ribs in a 15-by-10-in/38-by-25-cm baking pan. Pour the Jerk Marinade over the ribs, turning to coat both sides. Cover baking pan with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • Remove ribs from marinade, letting the excess drip off. Transfer the ribs to a baking sheet and allow to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Brush with the Habanero Vinegar.
  • To cook ribs using a charcoal grill: Prepare grill for indirect cooking over medium heat. Place a shallow metal pan filled with water in the center of the grill and arrange the hot coals around it. Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the ribs on the grate directly above the water-filled pan, cover the grill, and cook until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add coals as needed to maintain medium heat.
  • To cook ribs using a gas grill: Preheat the grill with all the burners on high. Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the ribs on the grate, turn off the burner directly under the ribs, and reduce the other burners to medium heat. Cover the grill and cook until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • After 45 minutes, brush the ribs with some of the Pineapple Glaze, and brush them two or three times before serving. Do not flip the ribs during cooking. When the ribs are done, they will be well browned and the meat will have shrunk back from the ends of the bones. Transfer ribs to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes before cutting rack into individual ribs. Serve warm with the Pineapple Salsa.

CARIBBEAN SPICE RUB



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Make and share this Caribbean Spice Rub recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Caribbean

Time 5m

Yield 5 1/2 teaspoons

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/2 teaspoon clove

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Rub on meat prior to grilling.

Tips:

  • Use the right type of peppers. Scotch bonnet and habanero peppers are the traditional choices for Jamaican jerk seasoning, but you can use milder peppers like serrano or cayenne peppers if you prefer. Just be sure to adjust the amount of peppers used to achieve the desired level of heat.
  • Toast the spices. Toasting the spices before grinding them will enhance their flavor and aroma. You can toast the spices in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or you can roast them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
  • Use a mortar and pestle. A mortar and pestle is the traditional tool for grinding spices for jerk seasoning. This will give you a more consistent grind and help to release the flavors of the spices.
  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh herbs and spices will give your jerk seasoning the best flavor. If you can, use fresh thyme, rosemary, and ginger. You can also use dried herbs and spices, but they will not have as much flavor.
  • Adjust the seasoning to your taste. Jerk seasoning can be made as mild or as hot as you like. If you prefer a milder seasoning, use fewer peppers or use milder peppers. If you like a hotter seasoning, use more peppers or use hotter peppers.

Conclusion:

Jamaican jerk seasoning is a versatile blend of spices that can be used on a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables. It is a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. Whether you are making traditional Jamaican jerk chicken or simply want to add a little spice to your next meal, jerk seasoning is a great option.

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