Ingredients for Authentic Arawak Bar B Q Sauce
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- Garlic Cloves
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Allspice
- Ground Black Pepper
- Scotch Bonnet Peppers
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- Cider Vinegar
- Red Wine
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Vegetable Oil
- 2 tablespoons molasses
How to Make Authentic Arawak Bar B Q Sauce
- Finely chop 2 green onions, 2 shallots, 4 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, and 2-3 scotch bonnet peppers (adjust to your spice preference).
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped green onions, shallots, garlic, ginger, scotch bonnet peppers, 1 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 2 tablespoons molasses.
- Whisk all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Cover the bowl and let the marinade sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor development.
- Before using, give the sauce a good stir. Use to marinate your favorite fish or meat for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Discard any remaining marinade after use.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
133 g
Sugar
88g
Fat
18g
Carbs
12g