Super Tasty Jerk Sauce Step By Step Recipe | Homemade Sauce For Fried Chicken

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: habanero peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Habanero provides similar heat, while jalapeños are milder and more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

Add 1/2 cup of ketchup to a bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of jerk seasoning to the bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of pineapple juice to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of warm water to the bowl and stir to combine.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning to the bowl and stir until well combined.

Pour the mixture into a pan over low heat.

Increase heat to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 6 minutes, add fresh thyme to the sauce and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.

Turn off the heat and allow the sauce to cool.

Cooking Techniques

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