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Jerk Pork Marinade

Cuisine
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 10 mins
Servings 2
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

An authentic jerk marinade that is sure to take you on vacation. The perfect blend of savory heat with a cooling sweetness that will add so much flavor to your meats.

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup chopped onions
  • 3/4 cups chopped green onion (3-4 bunches)
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 4-5 scotch bonnet peppers (sub. habaneros)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped, fresh ginger
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oil (olive, canola)
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until thick and smooth. Add more oil if needed to make blending easier.

Note
  • Marinate meat overnight for best results. Grill or roast in the oven.
  • If there is not enough liquid to blend smoothly, then add more oil but just enough to blend into a smooth paste
  • Store in an airtight jar for up to 3 weeks or freeze for several months.
Keywords: jerk, jerk marinade, jerk chicken, jerk pork, jerk wings, Jamaican jerk, authentic jerk
Minnie Jackson
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Hi, I am Kamini Jackson but everyone calls me Minnie. I am mom to a beautiful little boy and I live in Texas with my family. I love traveling, photography, and hanging with my 2 favorite guys.