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Jamaican Jerk Sauce Recipe

By Kimberly Killebrew
This spicy and flavorful Jamaican Jerk Sauce will transport you to the sunny heart of the Caribbean!
5 from 48 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 medium to large yellow or red onion , roughly chopped
  • 4 green onions (scallions) , roughly chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic , peeled
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger root , peeled and sliced
  • 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper (use more if you like it REALLY hot, omit or only use a portion if you don't like a lot of heat), seeds discarded (use gloves)
  • 1 tablespoon neutral tasting oil (e.g. avocado, canola, peanut)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender, then pulse the ingredients until you reach the desired consistency. (Generally jerk sauce is a smooth/slightly chunky sauce but you can opt for a chunkier sauce or a smoother sauce depending on how you prefer it). Store in the fridge in an airtight jar where it will keep for up to a week.
    Makes approx. 1 1/2 cups

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 479mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 82IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Course condiment, Sauce
Cuisine Caribbean, Jamaican
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