Caribbean Jerk Sauce
Elevate your cooking game with this bold and vibrant Caribbean Jerk Sauce, a tantalizing blend of fiery Scotch bonnet peppers, aromatic spices, and zesty citrus juices. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 10 minutes, captures the essence of Caribbean flavors with ingredients like fresh thyme, ground allspice, and a touch of brown sugar for balance. Perfect as a marinade for meats, a spicy dip, or even a drizzle over roasted vegetables, this versatile sauce adds a punch of heat and irresistible depth to any dish. Whether you're hosting a tropical-themed barbecue or looking to spice up weeknight meals, this homemade jerk sauce is a culinary passport to the islands.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 units Scotch bonnet peppers
- 4 units Garlic cloves
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by roughly chopping the Scotch bonnet peppers (wear gloves for safety), garlic cloves, and green onions.
Place the chopped peppers, garlic, green onions, and fresh thyme into a blender or food processor.
Add the ground allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the blender.
Pour in the soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and vegetable oil.
Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and well-combined. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender occasionally to ensure an even consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice or salt if desired.
Use the sauce immediately as a marinade, dip, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1762 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 605 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
