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Homemade Jamaican Honey Jerk Marinade

If you need a delicious marinade to marinate your chicken, pork or seafood then try this Jamaican honey jerk marinade. Its savoury, sweet and perfect for those that love spicy food.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Calories: 433kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce dark
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2½ tablespoon lime juice 1 whole lime freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt optional
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon all-spice or ground pimento seeds
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 - 4 scotch bonnet chillies
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 4 sprigs thyme finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 spring onions finely chopped
  • 1 small piece ginger finely peeled and chopped

Instructions

  • To a small bowl, add the soy sauce, oil, honey and lime juice. Mix them together then mix in the salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon and all-spice and paprika.
  • To a blender or food processor, add the scotch bonnet chillies, onions, thyme, garlic, spring onions and ginger. Pour in the wet mixture and blitz for 3 - 4 minutes. Use it to coat your chicken, pork or whatever you are using it for then allow to marinate for 4 hours - overnight before cooking.