Low Fat Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with this Low Fat Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce! Bursting with the heat of Scotch Bonnet peppers, the freshness of green onions and thyme, and the warm, aromatic spices of allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this sauce delivers all the bold, smoky-sweet richness of traditional jerk seasoning with a health-conscious twist. A splash of tangy apple cider vinegar, zesty lime juice, and a touch of brown sugar balance the spice, while olive oil keeps it light yet flavorful. Ready in just 15 minutes, this guilt-free marinade is perfect for chicken, pork, or even plant-based proteins, doubling as an irresistible dipping sauce. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to the authentic taste of Jamaica in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 whole Scotch Bonnet peppers
• 6 stalks Green onions
• 4 whole Garlic cloves
• 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Start by wearing gloves and carefully removing the stems and seeds from the Scotch Bonnet peppers. Roughly chop the peppers.

Step 2

Trim the ends of the green onions and chop them into smaller pieces.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a blender or food processor, combine the Scotch Bonnet peppers, green onions, garlic cloves, and the leaves from the thyme sprigs.

Step 5

Add ground allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, salt, and brown sugar to the blender.

Step 6

Pour in the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and olive oil into the blender.

Step 7

Blend the mixture on high until a smooth sauce forms, making sure all ingredients are well integrated.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice according to preference.

Step 9

Transfer the jerk sauce to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate. It will keep for up to two weeks.

Step 10

Use this low fat jerk sauce to marinate chicken, pork, or your choice of protein or as a vibrant condiment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(443.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	494.2

Total Fat 29.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4701.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 23.0g
Protein 9.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 213.3mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 923.3mg	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: 52.9%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 39.4%