Jamaican Jerk Sauce – Talodo.com

Bring the vibrant flavors of Jamaica to your kitchen with this delicious homemade Jerk Sauce! Perfect for marinating meats, grilling, or adding a spicy kick to your dishes. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp fresh lime juice

2 tsp allspice (pimento)

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

1 tsp smoked paprika

6 garlic cloves, minced

1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

2-3 scotch bonnet peppers, finely chopped (adjust to spice preference)

4 green onions, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 tbsp dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh thyme)

1/2 cup orange juice

Instructions:

Combine Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lime juice. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.

Add Spices and Aromatics:

Stir in the allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, salt, smoked paprika, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped scotch bonnet peppers, green onions, chopped onion, and thyme.

Incorporate Orange Juice:

Add the orange juice to the mixture and stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Blend (Optional):

For a smoother sauce, you can blend the mixture in a blender or food processor until desired consistency is reached.

Marinate:

Use the jerk sauce immediately as a marinade for chicken, pork, or vegetables, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Enjoy:

Grill, bake, or sauté your marinated proteins or veggies, and enjoy the bold, spicy flavors of Jamaican jerk cuisine!