Here I have an easy recipe tutorial for how to make jerk sauce from scratch. This iconic Jamaican jerk recipe works perfect as a marinade or a dipping sauce. It's spicy, sweet and savory!
Process all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. It’s okay to leave it a bit chunky if you like. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
Store in a glass container and refrigerate.
Serve as a dipping sauce, marinade, etc.
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Notes
You can swap the scotch bonnet peppers with peppers that are more mild, like jalapeños, to tone down the heat. But if you like more heat, just add more scotch bonnets.
If you can't find scotch bonnets, you can substitute with habaneros as they have similar heat and flavor.
When chopping the scotch bonnets, you can use gloves to avoid the burning sensation that comes from handling hot peppers.
You can store your homemade jerk sauce in a covered container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. You can use a plastic airtight container, but glass is best because they don't transfer odors and they preserve the flavor better.
You can also freeze it for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.