Sugar-Free Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce
Experience the bold, fiery flavors of the Caribbean with this Sugar-Free Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce—perfect for health-conscious food lovers seeking vibrant, natural flavor without added sugars. Crafted with fresh Scotch bonnet peppers, fragrant thyme, and a warm blend of allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this recipe delivers the signature heat and complexity of classic jerk seasoning. A zesty combination of lime juice, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce brightens the sauce, while olive oil adds richness to create a silky-smooth texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this jerk sauce is a versatile marinade or basting sauce for meats, poultry, and seafood. Plus, letting it marinate for 24 hours in the fridge ensures the flavors intensify for an authentic Jamaican taste in every bite. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or even dipping, this sugar-free condiment is your ticket to guilt-free island indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Scotch bonnet peppers
- 1 medium Onion
- 6 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons Allspice berries
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
- 0.25 cup Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Orange juice
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Roughly chop the scotch bonnet peppers, onion, and garlic cloves. Peel and grate the fresh ginger.
In a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, finely grind the allspice berries.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped peppers, onion, garlic, grated ginger, ground allspice, fresh thyme, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
Add the lime juice, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend all ingredients on high speed until you achieve a smooth consistency, ensuring there are no large chunks.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper according to your preference.
Once the sauce is ready, transfer it to a clean jar or bottle. Refrigerate and let it marinate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Use the jerk sauce as a marinade or basting sauce for meats, poultry, or seafood. Enjoy the authentic Jamaican flavors in a sugar-free version.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.3 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9304 mg | 405% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1049 mg | 22% | |
*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.
