Jamaican Jerk-Style Marinade
This flavorful Jamaican-inspired marinade works on everything from pork to chicken to fish.
Servings: 12 People
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Generous pinch nutmeg (optional)
- 4 scallions (white and light green parts; finely chopped)
Instructions
- Put the vegetable oil, lime juice, scallions, garlic, jalapeno, allspice, ginger, brown sugar, salt, and pepper (and nutmeg if using) in a bowl or a jar with a lid.
- Whisk or shake to combine well. Or, pulse in a food processor or blender.
Notes
This will last for up to a week in the fridge. Be sure to give it a good shake before marinating your food so that the ingredients re-incorporate. And, get essential timps about marinating times for different types of foods.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg