Island Time – Caribbean Spice Blend
A salt-free, sugar-free Caribbean-inspired spice blend. Six spices, one jar, five minutes. Low Spoons.
Equipment
- Small jar with a tight lid (clean and dry)
Ingredients
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to your taste
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
Make the blend
- Measure all six spices into a clean, dry jar.
- Put the lid on and shake for about 10 seconds, until the colour looks even.
- Write the date on the lid.
Notes
- Storage: Airtight jar, cool dry cupboard, away from the stove and kettle. Best within about 6 months.
- Heat: 2 tsp cayenne is a proper kick, 1 tsp is medium and ½ tsp is mild.
- Using it: Start with 1½ tsp per 500 g of meat, then add more to taste.
- Keep it clean: Tip what you need into a small bowl first. Don't dip back into the jar with a spoon that has touched raw meat.
- Freezing: Not needed.