authentic jerk sauce recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 organic scotch bonnet peppers or 6-7 regular peppers
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½ large red onion or 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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6 cloves garlic, peeled
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5 stalks scallion (green onions), chopped
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¼ cup white vinegar
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¼ cup soy sauce
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1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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2 tablespoons fresh pimento seeds (allspice), crushed
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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2 tablespoons oil (olive or vegetable)
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7 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
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Juice of 1 lime
# Instructions:
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Remove stems from scotch bonnet peppers and roughly chop. Peel and chop onion, garlic, and scallions. Strip thyme leaves from stems. Crush pimento seeds slightly.
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Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
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If too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
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Adjust seasoning by adding more brown sugar for sweetness, more vinegar for tang, or extra pimento for smokiness.
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Pour the blended mixture into a sterilized glass jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to let flavors meld.
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Use the sauce immediately as a marinade, grilling glaze, or dipping sauce.
# Notes:
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For a milder sauce, use fewer scotch bonnet peppers or remove the seeds.
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For extra depth, allow the sauce to ferment at room temperature for 24 hours before refrigerating.
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Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.