Jerk Marinade

Spice up your culinary creations with this bold and flavorful Jerk Marinade! Featuring a harmonious blend of scallions, garlic, fresh ginger, and fiery habanero peppers, this marinade is elevated by aromatic spices like allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A splash of soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and olive oil add depth, while a touch of brown sugar balances the heat with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for marinating chicken, pork, seafood, or even veggies, this Jamaican-inspired recipe brings the vibrant, smoky flavors of the Caribbean to your kitchen in just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this Jerk Marinade will infuse your dishes with irresistible zest and complexity. Customizable for all heat preferences and easy to make, it's your new go-to for bold, tropical-inspired meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 stalks Scallions (green onions)
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger
• 2 pieces Habanero peppers (or Scotch Bonnet peppers)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 2 teaspoons Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Water (optional for consistency)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and roughly chop the scallions, garlic, and ginger.

Step 2

Carefully slice the habanero peppers in half, removing seeds if you prefer less heat (use gloves to avoid irritation).

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, combine the scallions, garlic, ginger, habanero peppers, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Blend on high until the mixture forms a smooth, thick marinade. If it's too thick, drizzle in up to 2 tablespoons of water to adjust the consistency.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add more salt, lime juice, or sugar as desired).

Step 6

Use immediately to marinate your protein of choice or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(249.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	428.1

Total Fat 29.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4108.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 7.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 135.8mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 570.3mg	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: 58.6%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 35.2%