Paleo Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce

Bring the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean to your kitchen with this Paleo Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce, a bold and zesty recipe that’s perfect for health-conscious foodies. Made with fiery Scotch Bonnet peppers, fragrant fresh thyme, toasted allspice, and a splash of tangy lime juice, this paleo-friendly sauce captures the essence of traditional Jamaican cooking without any refined sugars or artificial ingredients. The addition of coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar adds depth and sweetness, while ginger root and olive oil give it a silky, well-rounded finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce works beautifully as a marinade for chicken, pork, or shrimp, or as a spicy condiment to elevate your favorite dishes. Refrigerate and enjoy its smoky, spicy goodness all week long! Perfect for anyone craving authentic jerk flavors with a paleo twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 whole Scotch Bonnet peppers
• 6 stalks Green onions
• 4 whole Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon Allspice berries
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons Coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 inches Ginger root

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Wash and trim the green onions, then roughly chop.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and ginger root.

Step 4

In a dry skillet, lightly toast the allspice berries over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Allow them to cool, then grind using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.

Step 5

Place the Scotch Bonnet peppers, green onions, garlic cloves, fresh thyme, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon into a food processor or blender.

Step 6

Add the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, fresh lime juice, sea salt, black pepper, olive oil, and peeled ginger root.

Step 7

Pulse the mixture until smooth and well combined. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor or blender to ensure everything is incorporated.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. More salt or lime juice can be added according to preference.

Step 9

Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Step 10

Use the jerk sauce as a marinade for your favorite meats or vegetables, or as a flavorful addition to dishes during cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(330.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	657.4

Total Fat 56.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3520.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 3.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 147.5mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 501.7mg	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: 78.1%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 19.8%