Gluten-Free Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce

Transport your taste buds to the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with this Gluten-Free Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce recipe! Made with fiery Scotch bonnet peppers, fragrant allspice, and a medley of fresh herbs and spices, this bold and zesty sauce delivers the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and tanginess. Free from gluten but packed with irresistible island-inspired flavor, it combines lime juice, gluten-free soy sauce, and white vinegar for a versatile marinade that complements everything from juicy chicken to grilled veggies or tofu. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade jerk sauce not only captures the essence of traditional Jamaican cuisine but also offers a healthier, preservative-free alternative to store-bought options. Perfect for meal prep, it can be stored in the fridge for up to three weeks, ensuring you're always a step away from a flavorful Caribbean-inspired dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 Scotch bonnet peppers
• 5 stalks Green onions
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 2 inches Fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon Ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Lime juice
• 0.25 cup Gluten-free soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the ingredients. Remove the stems and seeds from the Scotch bonnet peppers. Chop the green onions into smaller pieces. Peel and roughly chop the garlic and ginger.

Step 2

In a blender, combine the Scotch bonnet peppers, green onions, garlic, ginger, fresh thyme, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

Add the brown sugar, lime juice, gluten-free soy sauce, olive oil, white vinegar, and black pepper to the blender.

Step 4

Pour in the water to the blender to help the blending process and achieve the desired sauce consistency.

Step 5

Blend all the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and the sauce is homogenous.

Step 6

Once blended, taste the sauce and adjust salt, pepper, or sweetness if needed, adding more brown sugar if you prefer a sweeter sauce.

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to a sterilized glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and store it in the refrigerator. The sauce can last for up to 3 weeks.

Step 8

Use the jerk sauce as a marinade for meats, tofu, or vegetables. For best results, marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight before cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(524.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	744.5

Total Fat 57.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6013.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 7.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 197.2mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 830.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.6%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 27.2%