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I resisted trying Jamaican jerk seasoning for years. It seemed strange to me to add cinnamon to savory dishes. Then, I was introduced to Cincinnati-style chili, which also uses cinnamon in a savory dish (along with chocolate!). I realized cinnamon really could get along with savory flavors.
I figured if I could learn to love cinnamon in chili, I could learn to like it in chicken or other dishes as well. So I attempted to make Jamaican jerk chicken seasoning at home. My first try wasn’t successful. It turns out, cinnamon has to be kept in a very careful balance. Too much, and it overwhelms everything else.
Since then, I’ve perfected the recipe and really love the sweet, spicy, and cinnamon combination of this spice blend….