Low Sodium Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce
Elevate your culinary adventures with this Low Sodium Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce—a perfect blend of bold island flavors and health-conscious ingredients. Packed with heat from Scotch bonnet peppers and aromatic depth from allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and fresh thyme, this zesty sauce delivers the signature taste of traditional jerk seasoning without the heavy dose of sodium. Bright lime juice, low-sodium soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar create a tangy base, while a touch of brown sugar balances the spice with subtle sweetness. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and even better after resting overnight, this versatile sauce is ideal as a marinade for chicken, pork, tofu, or as a fiery condiment to spice up any dish. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply craving something exciting, this homemade jerk sauce will transport your taste buds straight to the Caribbean!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Scotch bonnet peppers
- 4 stalks Green onions
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon Allspice berries
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
- 1 lime Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
Instructions
Remove the seeds from the Scotch bonnet peppers and roughly chop them.
Trim and roughly chop the green onions.
Peel the garlic cloves and trim the fresh ginger, then roughly chop.
In a blender or food processor, combine the Scotch bonnet peppers, green onions, garlic, thyme, allspice berries, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, chopped ginger, lime juice, low sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and brown sugar.
Blend the ingredients until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust the lime juice or brown sugar if needed, to suit your preference.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld together. For best results, allow it to rest overnight.
Use the jerk sauce as a marinade for chicken, pork, or tofu, or as a spicy condiment to enhance your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1181 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 660 mg | 14% | |
*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.
