Jerk Marinade

Spice up your culinary creations with this bold and flavorful Jerk Marinade! Featuring a harmonious blend of scallions, garlic, fresh ginger, and fiery habanero peppers, this marinade is elevated by aromatic spices like allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A splash of soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and olive oil add depth, while a touch of brown sugar balances the heat with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for marinating chicken, pork, seafood, or even veggies, this Jamaican-inspired recipe brings the vibrant, smoky flavors of the Caribbean to your kitchen in just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this Jerk Marinade will infuse your dishes with irresistible zest and complexity. Customizable for all heat preferences and easy to make, it's your new go-to for bold, tropical-inspired meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 stalks Scallions (green onions)
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger
• 2 pieces Habanero peppers (or Scotch Bonnet peppers)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 2 teaspoons Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Water (optional for consistency)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and roughly chop the scallions, garlic, and ginger.

Step 2

Carefully slice the habanero peppers in half, removing seeds if you prefer less heat (use gloves to avoid irritation).

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, combine the scallions, garlic, ginger, habanero peppers, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Blend on high until the mixture forms a smooth, thick marinade. If it's too thick, drizzle in up to 2 tablespoons of water to adjust the consistency.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add more salt, lime juice, or sugar as desired).

Step 6

Use immediately to marinate your protein of choice or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	249.6 grams (249.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	428

Total Fat 29.10g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.70g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4109mg	179%
Total Carbohydrate 39.30g	14%
Dietary Fiber 5.10g	18%
Total Sugars 20.70g
Protein 7.00g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136mg	10%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 570mg	12%

*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: 58.6%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 35.2%