Jamaican Jerk Marinade

Caribbean Pot

Ingredients

5 scallions (green onions)
5 sprigs of fresh thyme (about 1 tablespoon chopped)
2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 scotch bonnet peppers
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 onion
1/2 cup orange juice
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger


Steps

  1. Rough chop the scallions, peppers, garlic, onion and thyme and place in the food processor to make it easier to puree. Remember when working with these hot peppers to wear gloves (the natural oil is deadly). Also note that most of the heat is within the seeds and the membrane that surround the seeds. So to control the heat, discard those. However, for that true authentic Jamaican feel.. keep the entire peppers.
  2. Now add all the other ingredients and pulse to start. Then run the puree speed for about 2-3 minutes until everything breaks down to a smooth consistency.

Jerk Marinade

Ingredients

2 tbsp veg oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tbsp maggi
5 scallions
3 scotch bonnets
4 garlic cloves
2 tbsp fresh tyme
1 onion
1 mango (optional)
1 tbsp ginger
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup vineger/lime


Steps

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for as little as 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

Taouk Marinade

Ingredients

4 tbsp yogurt
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp tomato paste
8 garlic cloves
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp sumac
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/3 tsp ginger


Steps

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for as little as 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.