I love this jerk seasoning on chicken thighs with mango salsa, but you can use it on chicken breasts or pork butt. Jerk pork was just as common as jerk chicken in Grand Cayman and I wasn’t expecting that!

Jerk Seasoning
Makes just shy of 1/2 cup seasoning

1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon allspice berries
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne
¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Grind allspice berries and peppercorns in a mortal and pestle under finely ground. Mix in remaining ingredients and sprinkle thoroughly over both sides of chicken thighs. This seasoning will make enough for at least 8 thighs and probably as many as 12. All depends on how many thighs (or breasts) you want to cook.