Jamaican Jerk Sauce 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
Jamaican Jerk Sauce Recipe
Description
This sauce blends Scotch bonnet peppers, known for their heat and flavor similar to habaneros, with a mix of fresh aromatics including garlic, red onion, and green onions. The addition of spices such as allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and thyme creates the typical warm and fragrant jerk profile. Soy sauce and optional vinegar add umami and acidity, while brown sugar provides sweetness that balances the heat and spices. Fresh lime juice brightens the sauce.
The sauce is processed in a food processor until smooth and can be used immediately as a marinade or condiment. The heat level can be adjusted by varying the amount of Scotch bonnet peppers or substituting milder or hotter peppers. The sauce stores well refrigerated in an airtight container.
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 (optional - use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar, to your preference)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- lime 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, or until you achieve the consistency you desire.
- Use immediately. Store the leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Notes
- Scotch bonnet peppers provide medium-hot heat comparable to habaneros.
- Increase heat by adding more Scotch bonnets or hotter chili flakes.
- Reduce heat by using fewer Scotch bonnets or substituting with milder peppers.
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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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