Jerk Marinade | Seasoning Sauce

Jerk Marinade | Seasoning Sauce

An easy and delicious jerk flavored marinade that is great for seasoning meats, chicken, seafood.

5 from 1 vote

Course: Marinade, Sauce, Seasoning

Cuisine: Caribbean, Jerk, West Indian

Keyword: Authentic Jerk Seasoning, best marinade for chicken, Caribbean Cuisine, Homemade Jerk Marinade, How to make jerk seasoning, Jamaican Cuisine, Jamaican Jerk Recipes, Jamaican Recipes, Jerk Marinade, Jerk Sauce, West Indian Cuisine

Prep Time: 8

Total Time: 8

Servings: cups

Calories: 286kcal

Author: Yasmin Jackson

Equipment

Blender or food processor

Ingredients

6 scallions roughly chopped
1 medium onion peeled and roughly chopped
20 cloves fresh garlic roughly chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro roughly chopped (about 2 cups)
1 bunch thyme use leaves only (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and roughly chopped (about 1" piece)
3 harbanero or scotch bonnet peppers with seeds (remove seeds for milder taste or use 1 pepper)
1 lime juiced (about 1 tablespooon)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar or white distilled vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil (can replace with extra virgin olive oil)
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar light or dark
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 whole 5 star anise
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
OPTIONAL: 4 teaspoon sea salt or kosher

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Instructions

Dump all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Blend/purée 15 to 20 seconds.
Pour into a bowl or storage jar. Cover. Use it to marinade your favorite meats, seafood and use it to make jerk gravy. Will store in the Refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy!

Notes

Video Tutorial Recipe Available: Jerk Marinade | Seasoning Sauce

Nutritional information varies based on actual use.

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