Aaron Mccargo Jr Jerk Seasoning Recipes

JERK SEASONING

Jerk Seasoning image

This is a great seasoning for any meat. You can make more of it all at once and store it in an airtight container. Make sure you store it in a cool, dry place.

Provided by Celia

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

In a small bowl, stir together the dried onion, thyme, allspice, ground black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Coat meat lightly with oil, then rub seasoning onto meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1171.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

JAMAICAN JERK SEASONING

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning image

Make and share this Jamaican Jerk Seasoning recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Caribbean

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon onion flakes
2 teaspoons ground thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried chives

Steps:

Mix together all the ingredients.
Store leftovers in a tightly closed glass jar.
It will keep its strength for over a month.
1- 1 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning for each pound of meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19.9, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 777.8, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 0.6

JERK RIB-EYE WITH HONEY GLAZED PLANTAINS AND SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS

Jerk Rib-Eye with Honey Glazed Plantains and Sauteed Collard Greens image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories main-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ingredients

1 (12-ounce) rib-eye steak
Jerk seasoning, recipe follows
Plantains, recipe follows
Collard Greens, recipe follows
1 tablespoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
Canola oil
1 ripe plantain
4 ounces butter
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh scallions
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
12 ounces fresh collard greens, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely diced onion
Crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chicken stock
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

Preheat grill or grill pan on high heat.
Rub jerk seasoning on steak. Place steak in a plastic bag to marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator. After marinating for 1 hour, remove steak from refrigerator and let sit for 15 minutes. Grill steak for 10-12 minutes (4-6 minutes on each side). Remove from grill with tongs and let rest for 8 to 12 minutes. Serve with plantains and collard greens.
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients with 2 tablespoons of canola oil.
Preheat a medium frying pan and coat with canola oil. Slice plantains on bias, then saute until brown. Mix in butter and scallions. Then remove from the heat. Stir in honey and parsley with a large spoon.
Wash collard greens thoroughly. In a medium stock pot, place collards in hot water for 3 minutes, remove and drain.
In a large saute pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, then add onions and crushed red pepper, saute. Then add collards and chicken stock to saute pan. Cook on high heat, stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.