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Jamaican Jerk Marinade

By Derrick Riches, About.com Guide

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

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.
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