Sugar-Free Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce

Experience the bold and vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with this Sugar-Free Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce! This homemade sauce is a perfect blend of fiery Scotch bonnet peppers, aromatic allspice, and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, complemented by fresh thyme, citrusy lime and orange juice, and a tangy kick of apple cider vinegar. Unlike traditional recipes, this version is entirely sugar-free, making it a healthier option without compromising its signature depth of flavor. Crafted in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce can be used as a marinade, basting glaze, or dipping sauce for chicken, pork, seafood, or vegetables. Let it rest for 24 hours in the fridge to fully develop its authentic Jamaican essence, transforming your dishes with every ounce of tropical spice and zest!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 4 whole Scotch bonnet peppers
• 1 medium Onion
• 6 whole Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons Allspice berries
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
• 0.25 cup Lime juice
• 0.25 cup Orange juice
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Sea salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables. Roughly chop the scotch bonnet peppers, onion, and garlic cloves. Peel and grate the fresh ginger.

Step 2

In a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, finely grind the allspice berries.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped peppers, onion, garlic, grated ginger, ground allspice, fresh thyme, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.

Step 4

Add the lime juice, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Step 5

Blend all ingredients on high speed until you achieve a smooth consistency, ensuring there are no large chunks.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper according to your preference.

Step 7

Once the sauce is ready, transfer it to a clean jar or bottle. Refrigerate and let it marinate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Use the jerk sauce as a marinade or basting sauce for meats, poultry, or seafood. Enjoy the authentic Jamaican flavors in a sugar-free version.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(549.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	752.6

Total Fat 58.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9304.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 11.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 185.2mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 1049.1mg	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: 68.2%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 26.0%