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Jamaican Jerk Sauce Recipe

This Jamaican jerk sauce recipe is made with fiery Scotch Bonnet peppers, aromatics and spices, a Caribbean flavor blast, great with chicken or shrimp! A must for spicy food lovers.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 63 kcal
Course: Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: American , Jamaican

Ingredients

  • 4-6 Scotch bonnet peppers chopped
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 4-6 garlic cloves chopped
  • 4 stalks scallions end trimmed
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup vinegar (optional - use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar, to your preference)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice from half a lime
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or use fresh, if available
  • salt and pepper to taste I usually use 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Add all of the ingredients to a food processor. Process until smooth, or until you achieve the consistency you desire.
  2. Use immediately. Store the leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Heat Level: Medium-Hot. You will get a good level of heat from Scotch Bonnets, which are very comparable to habanero peppers in both heat and flavor.
  • You can bring up the heat by incorporating more Scotch Bonnet peppers, or by using hotter peppers or chili flakes. Bring down the heat level by reducing the Scotch Bonnets, or by replacing them with milder peppers.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63

% 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.