Vegan Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce

Bring the vibrant, fiery flavors of the Caribbean to your kitchen with this Vegan Authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce! Packed with bold scotch bonnet peppers, fragrant thyme, and warm spices like allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this plant-based twist on the classic condiment delivers a perfect balance of heat, tang, and sweetness. A blend of fresh ingredients including green onions, garlic, lime juice, and ginger ensures every bite bursts with freshness, while soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar round out the complex flavor profile. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce can be used as a marinade for tofu or veggies, a grilling glaze, or even a zesty dipping sauce. Whether you're spicing up your next BBQ or exploring global flavors, this vegan Jamaican jerk sauce is a must-try for an authentic taste of the islands!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 whole scotch bonnet peppers
• 6 stalks green onions
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 whole small white onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons allspice ground
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by preparing your vegetables. Finely chop the green onions and the white onion, and set them aside.

Step 2

2. Peel and mince the garlic cloves and the fresh ginger. Set aside.

Step 3

3. Cut off the stems from the scotch bonnet peppers and finely chop them. Be very careful while handling them; wear gloves if necessary and avoid touching your face.

Step 4

4. In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped green onions, white onion, garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet peppers.

Step 5

5. Add the fresh thyme leaves, ground allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, lime juice, vegetable oil, and sea salt into the blender.

Step 6

6. Blend all the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and thick consistency.

Step 7

7. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 8

8. Transfer the jerk sauce to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 9

9. Use this jerk sauce as a marinade for tofu, tempeh, or vegetables, or as a grilling or dipping sauce for various vegan dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(454.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	487.4

Total Fat 28.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4666.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.9g
Protein 10.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 223.7mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 974.2mg	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: 48.7%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 43.2%