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Overhead view of Jamaican jerk marinade spices and aromatics.

Jamaican Jerk Marinade

The ingredient list is rather lengthy but each element is necessary to build this classic Jamaican flavor profile.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar optional
  • 1 Tablespoon orange zest or 1 Tbl orange marmalade
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 small sweet onion diced
  • 1-2 jalapeno or serrano pepper seeds removed fine diced
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 scallions sliced
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 generous handful fresh cilantro leaves and stems

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or zipper top bag. Use as marinade or dressing. Can store in refrigerator for up to one week.