Jerk Marinade

5 from 1 Rating

This homemade Jerk Marinade recipe is so simple and flavorful, full of Jamaican spices. Comes together in minutes and is great with chicken, steak, pork, or shrimp!

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: 1 (3/4 cup)

Ingredients

1/2 medium sweet onion , roughly chopped
2 whole scallions , chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 teaspoons ginger paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a food processor in the order listed; whirl and pulse many times until blended and smooth.
Taste and adjust the heat level and spice to suit you. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Use as desired.

Notes

Increase the heat. If you like your marinade more spicy, kick up the heat with a small Habanero pepper, instead of the jalapeño. Or add some cayenne pepper. (Be sure to wear latex gloves when working with really hot peppers!)

Nutrition

Calories: 461kcal · Carbohydrates: 50g · Protein: 4g · Fat: 29g · Saturated Fat: 4g · Sodium: 1679mg · Potassium: 291mg · Fiber: 4g · Sugar: 34g · Vitamin A: 150IU · Vitamin C: 36.4mg · Calcium: 121mg · Iron: 2.3mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Dressing, marinade

Cuisine: Jamaican

Keyword: Homemade Jerk Marinade, Jerk Marinade