Jamaican•gourmet
Jamaican Jerk Marinade
Spicy, smoky and slightly sweet, this Jamaican jerk marinade is perfect for chicken, pork, fish and vegetables.Yield: 3/4 c
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 Tbsp allspice, (ground)
- 2 Scotch Bonnet peppers (or habaneros *)
- 2 Tbsp fresh thyme (or 2 tsp dry, ground)
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 inch fresh ginger, (sliced, or 1/2 tsp ground)
- 1 1/2 c (roughly 8) green onions, (, chopped)
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- 1
Place all ingredients in the bowl of your food processor and process until a paste forms.
- 2
For best flavor, marinate meat overnight.
- 3
Use the marinade within a week.