Jerk Marinade | The Best Homemade Jerk Seasoning!

scotch bonnet peppers

💰Cheaper: habanero peppers

Habanero peppers provide a similar heat level and flavor profile.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining a similar taste.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in healthy fats.

Prepare the jerk marinade by combining dried pimento berries, fresh thyme, minced ginger, chopped scotch bonnet peppers, diced onion, peeled garlic, chopped scallion, cloves, grated nutmeg, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.

Add the liquid ingredients: soy sauce, vegetable or olive oil, vinegar, browning sauce, lager beer, and orange juice.

Mix the marinade until well combined and smooth.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level: