You've heard of Jerk seasonings and Jerk rubs, well this is a jerk marinade that gets that great jerk flavor deep into the meat. You can use this marinade on all kinds of meat and poultry.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped
- 1 hot pepper, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon cider or white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt (kosher or sea salt is preferable)
- 1 teaspoon Jamaican Pimento (Allspice), ground
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- dash hot sauce (optional)
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. This marinade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.
