Jerk Marinade

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Turn up the heat with this fiery homemade Jerk Marinade! Made with fresh ingredients, it delivers bold flavors balanced with warming spices and everyday pantry seasonings all in 10 minutes! Use this tasty marinade for chicken, shrimp, salmon, and more.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Marinade

Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 76kcal

Author: Jen Sim

Equipment

Food processor or blender

Ingredients

3 sprigs of thyme or 2 tablespoon of dried thyme
3 spring onions
1 onion
1-3 Scotch bonnets
2 teaspoon of fresh ginger or ginger powder
1 tablespoon of soy sauce
4 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoon of nutmeg
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
½ lime juice
1 tablespoon of vinegar
1.5 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of black pepper
⅓ cup of olive oil
1 teaspoon of browning optional

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a food processor.
Blend all of the ingredients until smooth.
Use as desired!

Notes

Marinade Texture: Blend the marinade until smooth for a smooth finish, or keep it slightly coarse for a textured kick. Both work well, it depends on your preference.
Sweetener: A drizzle of honey makes a great substitute and adds a lovely depth of sweetness.
Color: For a richer, darker marinade, stir in browning sauce. It deepens both the flavor and the look.

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