Soy-Free Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce

Elevate your culinary experience with this Soy-Free Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce, a bold and flavorful twist on a traditional Caribbean classic. Perfectly crafted with Scotch Bonnet peppers, fresh thyme, warm spices like allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and a hint of tangy lime juice and apple cider vinegar, this vibrant marinade boasts the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and depth. Completely free of soy, it’s an excellent option for dietary flexibility without sacrificing authenticity. Ready in just 10 minutes, this homemade jerk sauce is ideal for marinating chicken, pork, fish, or plant-based proteins, allowing the rich, aromatic flavors to infuse your dishes. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks to enjoy that fresh, island-inspired taste whenever the craving strikes!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 whole, seeded and chopped Scotch Bonnet peppers
• 6 stalks, chopped Green onions
• 6 whole, peeled Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon, ground Allspice berries
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon, grated Fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing and preparing the Scotch Bonnet peppers. Wear gloves to protect your hands from the heat, then seed and roughly chop the peppers.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped Scotch Bonnet peppers, green onions, peeled garlic cloves, fresh thyme leaves, ground allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground black pepper, and salt.

Step 3

Add the dark brown sugar, grated fresh ginger, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and water to the blender.

Step 4

Blend the mixture on high speed until you achieve a smooth consistency. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the salt, sweetness, or acidity to your preference, keeping the traditional bold flavor profile in mind.

Step 6

Transfer the finished jerk sauce to a clean jar or airtight container. It can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Step 7

Use this soy-free jerk sauce as a marinade for meats or proteins of your choice, ideally allowing them to marinate for at least 2-4 hours before cooking to let the flavors fully develop.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(372.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	618.7

Total Fat 43.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4760.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 33.7g
Protein 4.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 215.0mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 676.1mg	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: 61.6%

Protein: 2.6%

Carbs: 35.8%