Jamaican Jerk Marinade

Ignite your taste buds with this bold and flavorful Jamaican Jerk Marinade, the ultimate way to infuse your favorite proteins with Caribbean flair. Featuring a vibrant blend of scallions, fresh thyme, scotch bonnet peppers, and warming spices like allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon, this marinade delivers the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and tangy zest. A touch of soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar enhances its rich, savory undertone, while fresh ginger and garlic add a fragrant kick. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make, authentic jerk marinade is perfect for chicken, pork, or even tofu. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, this spice-filled sauce ensures every bite is a burst of tropical flavor. Store the leftovers in the fridge and keep the Caribbean magic going all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 stalks scallions
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 whole scotch bonnet peppers
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients and prepare them for blending. Roughly chop the scallions, garlic, and ginger to make blending easier.

Step 2

Cut the stems off the scotch bonnet peppers. For less heat, remove the seeds; for maximum spice, leave them in.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, combine scallions, garlic, ginger, fresh thyme, ground allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, scotch bonnet peppers, lime juice, soy sauce, white vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and water.

Step 4

Blend everything together until smooth and well combined. Scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor as needed to ensure even blending.

Step 5

Taste the marinade and adjust salt and pepper, if needed, to suit your preferences.

Step 6

Transfer to a jar or airtight container. Use immediately on your protein of choice or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	365.5 grams (365.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	471

Total Fat 29.70g	38%
Saturated Fat 5.00g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4120mg	179%
Total Carbohydrate 48.40g	18%
Dietary Fiber 8.10g	29%
Total Sugars 22.10g
Protein 8.20g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 206mg	16%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 795mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.1%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 39.2%