Jamaican Jerk Marinade Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
11 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
63 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Jamaican Jerk Marinade Recipe
Description
The Jamaican Jerk Marinade features Scotch bonnet peppers that provide medium to hot heat, balanced by the brightness of orange and lime juices. The inclusion of garlic, ginger, and a blend of warm spices like nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and thyme contribute earthy and aromatic notes. Its preparation involves blending all ingredients until smooth, resulting in a sauce that penetrates well into meats or vegetables during marination. The soy sauce and vinegar add umami and acidity, rounding out the flavor profile.
The marinade can be applied to a variety of proteins or vegetables, allowing for flexible use in grilling or roasting dishes with authentic jerk flavor. Adjusting the pepper quantity customizes the heat level according to preference. This homemade recipe allows control over spice intensity and ingredients used.
For heat adjustment, increasing or decreasing the amount of Scotch bonnet peppers or substituting milder or hotter peppers will modify the spice. Using fresh ingredients and processing thoroughly ensures a smooth marinade that clings well to foods during marination.
Ingredients
- 4-6 Scotch bonnet peppers chopped
- 1 red onion chopped, small
- 4-6 garlic chopped, cloves
- 4 green onion end trimmed, stalks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar (use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to your preference)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- orange juice about ¾ cup (orange juice, juice from 1 large orange
- lime lime juice, juice from half lime
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon thyme or use fresh if available, dried
- salt I usually use 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon black pepper, to taste
- black pepper I usually use 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor. Process until smooth.
- Use immediately to marinate your chicken, pork, seafood or vegetables.
Notes
- The marinade's heat depends on the amount and type of peppers used; adjust Scotch bonnet quantities to control spiciness.
- Freshly prepared marinade works best for robust flavor; use immediately for marinating chicken, pork, seafood, or vegetables.
- For a milder version, replace some or all Scotch bonnet peppers with milder peppers or reduce their quantity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 408mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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