Jerk Marinade

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Jerk Marinade
45 min.
4
234kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary game with a burst of vibrant flavors? This Jerk Marinade is the perfect way to infuse your dishes with the bold and spicy essence of Caribbean cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress, this marinade is a must-try. It's not only vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it also packs a punch with its unique blend of spices and fresh ingredients.

Imagine the tantalizing aroma of allspice berries, fresh ginger, and fiery Scotch bonnet chiles coming together to create a marinade that will leave your taste buds dancing. The combination of dark brown sugar and fresh lime juice adds a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity, making it an ideal companion for grilled vegetables, tofu, or your favorite plant-based proteins.

With just 45 minutes of your time, you can prepare a marinade that will transform your meals into a flavorful feast. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this Jerk Marinade is versatile enough to suit any occasion. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to savor the irresistible taste of the Caribbean right in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons allspice 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  pepper flakes stemmed seeded coarsely chopped
  • tablespoon t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • tablespoon ginger fresh minced peeled
  • tablespoons thyme sprigs fresh
  •  garlic clove roughly chopped
  • teaspoon kosher salt plus more
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  •  spring onion coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • tablespoons vinegar white

Equipment

  • food processor
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Purée 4 tablespoons oil and the next 10 ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Whisk in vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season to taste with salt. Refrigerate sauce. Put meat in a glass, stainless-steel, or ceramic dish. Toss with remaining marinade. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  3. Remove meat from marinade, pat dry, and grill.
  4. Spoon reserved sauce over grilled meat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories234kcal
Protein2.7%
Fat76.47%
Carbs20.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66
Glycemic Load
2.28
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.519130442453%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.36mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
1.58mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:233.88kcal
11.69%
Fat:20.93g
32.2%
Saturated Fat:3.22g
20.14%
Carbohydrates:12.83g
4.28%
Net Carbohydrates:10.65g
3.87%
Sugar:5.89g
6.54%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:591.49mg
25.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.66g
3.32%
Vitamin C:78.82mg
95.54%
Vitamin K:68.99µg
65.71%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.21%
Vitamin A:736.08IU
14.72%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.52%
Vitamin E:2.09mg
13.91%
Fiber:2.18g
8.73%
Iron:1.53mg
8.52%
Potassium:264.98mg
7.57%
Magnesium:24.78mg
6.2%
Copper:0.12mg
5.99%
Calcium:55.76mg
5.58%
Folate:22.32µg
5.58%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.23%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.06%
Phosphorus:37.08mg
3.71%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.47%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.01%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.55%
Selenium:0.79µg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious