Description
Jamaican Jerk Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful marinade that brings the heat with its bold blend of scotch bonnet peppers, fresh herbs, and spices. This authentic jerk sauce recipe captures the essence of Caribbean cuisine, making it perfect for grilling meats or as a zesty dip for your favorite snacks. With its smoky undertones and spicy kick, this versatile sauce will elevate any dish, whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or seeking to add some excitement to your weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, this jerk sauce is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
- 4 organic scotch bonnet peppers
- ½ large red onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 5 stalks scallion (green onions)
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop the scotch bonnet peppers, onion, garlic, and scallions. Strip thyme leaves from stems.
- Blend: Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Adjust consistency: If thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of water to reach desired thickness.
- Taste: Adjust seasoning if necessary with brown sugar or vinegar.
- Store: Transfer to a sterilized glass jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a milder sauce, reduce the number of scotch bonnet peppers or substitute with milder varieties. Allowing the sauce to sit enhances flavor; consider making it in advance.