Jerk Sauce Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this incredibly easy Jerk Sauce recipe! Perfect for pan-frying chicken breasts, marinating meats overnight for maximum flavor, or slow-cooking in your crockpot. This vibrant, spicy sauce also makes grilled meats sing! Customize the heat to your liking – use a whole habanero for fiery intensity, a jalapeño for mild spice, or a scotch bonnet for something in between. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 158.1 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Jerk Sauce

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jerk Sauce

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How to Make Jerk Sauce

  1. Combine all ingredients (except olive oil) in a blender.
  2. Blend until you achieve a smooth paste. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until you reach your desired consistency.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more habanero for extra heat, or a splash of lime juice for brightness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

9g

Carbs

2g