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Jerk Marinade

My homemade jerk marinade recipe is full of bold spices, heat, and flavor that will have you wondering why you didn't make this sooner! Your Jamaican jerk chicken is sure to stand out from the rest.
Course Sauce, Seasoning, spices
Cuisine Jamaican
Keyword jerk marinade
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 16 persons
Calories 38kcal
Author Tanya

Ingredients

  • 1 Yellow onion chopped
  • 7 Green onions chopped
  • 4 Scotch bonnet peppers you can use habanero peppers as a substitute
  • 4 stalks Fresh thyme
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch Ginger peeled
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons White vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Allspice berries
  • 2 teaspoons Ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon browning optional

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients into a blender. Blend until you get a smooth paste.
  • Use jerk marinade over your favorite proteins and vegetables before cooking.

Notes

  • Use about 3-4 tablespoons of marinade per 1 pound of meat.
  • For best results, let your meat marinate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate fully.
  • This marinade can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Always discard any unused marinade that has come into contact with raw meat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg