Jamaican Jerk Spicy Marinade Rub Recipe

Name: Jamaican Jerk Spicy Marinade Rub
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup allspice berry, berries; ½ cup brown sugar; 6 garlic cloves (or use 8 cloves); 4 scotch bonnet peppers (or use 6 if want more spicy); 1 tablespoon thyme, grounded (or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves); 2 bunches green onions; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (to moisten)

Servings: persons

½ cup allspice berry, berries
½ cup brown sugar
6 garlic cloves (or use 8 cloves)
4 scotch bonnet peppers (or use 6 if want more spicy)
1 tablespoon thyme, grounded (or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves)
2 bunches green onions
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (to moisten)

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["Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.", "(You may use allspice berries, if available, but use enough to give the equivalent of 1/2 cup ground.", "Allspice berries and scotch bonnets are key ingredients.)", "Rub the meat (chicken, pork or beef) with the seasoning.", "If using a pork shoulder, score the fat and rub inches With chicken, be sure to rub under skin and in cavities.", "Can also be used with fish, but use a firm-fleshed fish like grouper.", "Marinate overnight.", "Grill over a low fire until done.", "Charcoal is best, but not essential.", "Meat will be smoked ""pinkish"" when done, and the skin will be nice and dark.", "Chop meat into pieces, and serve traditionally with hard-dough bread and Jamaican Red Stripe Beer.", "NOTE: keep this sauce refrigerated and it will keep forever.", "Feel free to increase the hot peppers and garlic."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup allspice berry, berries, ½ cup brown sugar, 6 garlic cloves (or use 8 cloves), 4 scotch bonnet peppers (or use 6 if want more spicy), and more.

Yes, Jamaican Jerk Spicy Marinade Rub falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Jamaican Jerk Spicy Marinade Rub

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