Authentic Arawak Bar B Q Sauce Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this authentic Caribbean BBQ sauce! Perfect for marinating fish and meat, this vibrant blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors will transport you straight to the islands. A family favorite, this recipe is easy to follow and yields enough for multiple delicious meals.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 444.8 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
Authentic Arawak Bar B Q Sauce

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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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

  1. Finely chop 2 green onions, 2 shallots, 4 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, and 2-3 scotch bonnet peppers (adjust to your spice preference).
  2. 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.
  3. Whisk all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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