Ingredients for Jamaican Jerk Sauce
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (or 2-3 jalapeños)
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1-inch piece of ginger (peeled and roughly chopped)
- Thyme
- Allspice Berry
- Limes, Juice Of
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
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How to Make Jamaican Jerk Sauce
- Combine 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (or 2-3 jalapeños), 1/2 cup chopped scallions, 4 cloves garlic, 1-inch piece of ginger (peeled and roughly chopped), and 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme leaves in a food processor or blender.
- Process until finely ground.
- Add 2 tablespoons whole allspice berries (or 1 tablespoon ground allspice), 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 1/4 cup pineapple juice to the food processor.
- Puree for 30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more lime juice for extra tartness or a pinch of salt for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
28 g
Sugar
89g
Fat
1g
Carbs
11g
