Low Sodium Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce

Elevate your culinary game with this Low Sodium Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce, a zesty twist on the iconic Caribbean classic that’s big on flavor but easy on salt. Packed with the bold heat of Scotch bonnet peppers, the earthy warmth of allspice, and aromatic hints of fresh thyme, nutmeg, and cinnamon, this jerk sauce delivers a vibrant blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes. A splash of lime juice, low-sodium soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar keeps it light yet satisfying, while a touch of brown sugar balances it all perfectly. Ready in just 15 minutes, this all-purpose sauce shines as a marinade for chicken, pork, or tofu, or as a fiery condiment to spice up your favorite dishes. Refrigerate overnight to let the robust flavors deepen, and savor the taste of the islands in every bite! Perfect for anyone seeking authentic jerk flavor with a health-conscious twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 whole Scotch bonnet peppers
• 4 stalks Green onions
• 4 whole Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon Allspice berries
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
• 1 lime Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Remove the seeds from the Scotch bonnet peppers and roughly chop them.

Step 2

Trim and roughly chop the green onions.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and trim the fresh ginger, then roughly chop.

Step 4

In a blender or food processor, combine the Scotch bonnet peppers, green onions, garlic, thyme, allspice berries, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, chopped ginger, lime juice, low sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and brown sugar.

Step 5

Blend the ingredients until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the lime juice or brown sugar if needed, to suit your preference.

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld together. For best results, allow it to rest overnight.

Step 8

Use the jerk sauce as a marinade for chicken, pork, or tofu, or as a spicy condiment to enhance your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(291.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	453.2

Total Fat 29.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1181.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 6.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 181.5mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 659.8mg	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: 56.3%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 38.4%