Jamaican Jerk Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
70 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Jamaican Jerk Sauce Recipe
Description
This Jamaican Jerk Sauce is made by blending fresh aromatics such as scallions, garlic, and ginger with ground spices like allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Scotch bonnet chilis provide heat, while tamari soy sauce, pineapple juice, and brown sugar add savory depth and sweetness. Olive oil and fresh thyme sprigs contribute to the sauce’s body and herbal notes. Lemon juice brightens the overall flavor. The method simply requires blending all ingredients to the desired texture.
The sauce presents a flavorful glaze or marinade with a balance of spicy, sweet, and savory elements, offering versatility as a seasoning for chicken, pork, or vegetables. Its strong aroma and layered spices reflect traditional Jamaican influences.
For use, blend to your preferred texture, from chunky to smooth. Wear gloves when handling Scotch bonnet peppers to protect skin. Remove woody stems from thyme to avoid unwanted bitterness. This sauce can be incorporated into dishes like Jamaican carrot soup or rice and peas for added flavor.
Ingredients
- 10 scallions
- 4 garlic peeled, cloves
- 1 ginger peeled and roughly chopped, 1-inch piece
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice (pimento)
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 - 2 Scotch bonnet chili deseeded
- 3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce or regular soy sauce, if not gluten free
- 3 tablespoon pineapple juice or orange juice
- 3 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 thyme woody stems removed, fresh, sprigs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender.
- Blend to your preferred consistency.
Notes
- Blend all ingredients to desired consistency for preferred texture.
- Wear gloves when handling Scotch bonnet peppers to protect skin.
- Remove woody thyme stems to prevent bitterness in the sauce.
- Use the sauce as a marinade or seasoning for meat, soups, and traditional Jamaican dishes.
- Adjust heat by varying the amount of Scotch bonnet chili used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 511IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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