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Authentic Homemade Jerk Marinade Recipe

Bring bold Caribbean flavor home with this easy, authentic jerk marinade (jerk seasoning sauce)—made with scotch bonnets, garlic, thyme, and spices.
Course Sauces
Cuisine Caribbean, Jamaican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 226kcal
Author Mirlene

Equipment

  • High Quality Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion; cut into chunks
  • 4 green onions; cut into chunks
  • 2 scotch bonnet peppers; or more if desired
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. browning
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon powder
  • 2 tsp. nutmeg
  • Fresh ginger; size of thumbs
  • About 8-10 thyme sprigs
  • 1 tbsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. distilled vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 garlic head garlic bulb

Instructions

  • Gather the ingredients. Wash and cut the ingredients as needed.
    jerk marinade ingredients
  • Blend until smooth. That’s it!
    ingredients to blend to prepare jerk marinating sauce
  • Transfer to a mason jar. Place in the fridge. The jerk marinade will last about 2 weeks in the fridge and up to 6 months in the freezer.
    jerk marinating sauce in glass jar

Notes

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Calories are estimated per serving.
 

Tips:

  • Store it in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Use it to marinate chicken, shrimp, or even veggies before grilling.
  • Want it spicier? Leave the seeds in those peppers!

Nutrition

Serving: 16servings | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 300mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 11mg