How To Make A Homemade Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sauce/ Gravy

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: habanero peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Habaneros provide similar heat, while jalapeños are milder and more accessible.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos provide a similar flavor profile.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often more affordable.

Combine scotch bonnet peppers, garlic, and ginger in a blender.

Add green onions, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon to the blender.

Incorporate brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and vinegar into the mixture.

Blend until smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if necessary.

Drizzle in olive oil while blending to emulsify the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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