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)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Authentic Arawak Bar B Q Sauce

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

133 g

Sugar

88g

Fat

18g

Carbs

12g