BRILLIANT JAMAICAN JERK MARINADE

Brilliant Jamaican Jerk Marinade image

Provided by WizzyTheStick

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 scallions, greens only, thinly sliced
2 large shallots, finely minced
2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
1 tablespoon scotch bonnet pepper, seeded ribbed and finely minced
1 tablespoon ground allspice (use whole allspice berries, lightly toasted in a skillet, then ground fine)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 lime, juice of
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

In a bowl, combine scallion greens, shallots, garlic, ginger, and Scotch Bonnet pepper.
In another bowl, combine allspice, black pepper, cayenne, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, dark-brown sugar, salt and pepper.
Mix thoroughly.
Whisk in orange juice, vinegar, lime juice, and soy sauce.
Slowly drizzle in oil, whisking constantly.
Add the reserved scallion mixture; stir to combine.
Let rest at least one hour.
Wash chicken, pork, or fish well, pat dry and place in a bowl.
Add sauce; rub in well.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Before cooking, scrape paste off of the meat.
Grill over charcoal.
You may add water-soaked allspice berries to the coals for smoke and additional flavor.
Serve with Jamaican "rice and peas".