Jamaican Jerk Sauce Recipe

Jamaican Jerk Sauce Recipe
Prep 10 min Cook 1 min Serves 8 Source

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 4-6 Scotch Bonnet peppers (chopped)
  • 1 small red onion (chopped)
  • 4-6 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 4 stalks scallions (end trimmed)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup vinegar ((optional - use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar, to your preference))
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice from half a lime
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or use fresh, if available)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (I usually use 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon black pepper)

Steps

  1. 1

    Add all of the ingredients to a food processor. Process until smooth, or until you achieve the consistency you desire.

  2. 2

    Use immediately. Store the leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container.