Jerk BBQ Sauce Recipe

Eliana

Jerk BBQ Sauce Recipe is a bold fusion condiment combining Jamaican jerk spices like Scotch bonnet, allspice, and thyme with sweet, smoky, tangy barbecue flavors, used for marinating, glazing, or dipping meats.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 2 cups

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Caribbean

Calories: 90

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp fresh ginger grated
1 –2 Scotch bonnet peppers finely chopped (adjust to taste)
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp honey
½ cup pineapple juice

Equipment

Medium saucepan
Wooden spoon or spatula
Knife & cutting board
Measuring cups & spoons

Method

Start With The Base

Warm a bit of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and Scotch bonnet peppers. Let everything cook for a few minutes, stirring now and then, until it softens and smells really good.

Add The Rest

Pour in the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Sprinkle in all the spices everything from allspice to nutmeg, plus salt and pepper. Give it a good stir and let it come up to a gentle simmer.

Let It Cook Down

Keep it simmering for about 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens nicely. If you prefer it smoother, blend it to your liking. Let it cool before using or storing.

Notes

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