Jamaican Jerk Sauce

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!