Jerk Marinade
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Jerk Marinade

👤 4 servings easy 🌍 Caribbean youtube.com ↗

This super versatile homemade jerk seasoning from Feed & Teach is loaded with authentic Caribbean flavors including ginger, pimento, fresh thyme, scallion, and more. A must-have condiment that can be stored in the fridge or freezer, this marinade brings bold, complex flavors to any protein or vegetable dish. Perfect for those who want to master the art of traditional jerk cooking at home.

VeganGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Dried Pimento Berries/Allspice
  • 1 cup Fresh Thyme
  • 2.5 inches Ginger
  • 2.5 Scotch Bonnet Pepper
  • 1 cup Onion
  • 2.5 heads Garlic
  • 4 stalks Scallion
  • 2 tsp Cloves
  • 2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 2.5 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Soya Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • 0.25 cup Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Browning Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Lager Beer
  • 0.25 cup Orange Juice

Instructions

  1. Combine all dry spices (allspice, cloves, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt) in a blender or food processor
  2. Add fresh herbs (thyme and scallion) to the blender
  3. Add ginger, Scotch Bonnet peppers, diced onion, and peeled garlic cloves
  4. Add brown sugar to the mixture
  5. Pour in all liquid ingredients (soya sauce, oil, vinegar, browning sauce, beer, and orange juice)
  6. Blend all ingredients until smooth and well combined
  7. Transfer to a container and store in the fridge or freezer for later use

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