Description
A classic Jamaican marinade featuring scotch bonnet peppers and allspice for a spicy, aromatic flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers, stems removed
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- 6 scallions, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup lime juice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender.
- Process until a relatively smooth paste forms. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste the marinade and adjust salt or pepper if necessary.
- Rub the marinade thoroughly over your meat (chicken, pork, or fish).
- Marinate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling scotch bonnet peppers.
- For less heat, remove the seeds and membranes from the peppers before blending.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Marinade, jerk marinade, scotch bonnet, allspice, Caribbean rub