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Jamaican Jerk Marinade Recipe

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Step #1 In a bowl, mix scallion greens, ginger, shallots, garlic, & Scotch Bonnet pepper.
Step #2 In another bowl, dark-brown sugar, thyme, cayenne, nutmeg, mix allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, salt & pepper.
Step #3 Mix thoroughly.
Step #4 Whisk in orange juice, vinegar, lime juice, & soy sauce.
Step #5 Slowly drizzle in oil, whisking constantly.
Step #6 Add the reserved scallion mixture; stir this to mix.
Step #7 Let rest at least one hr.
Step #8 Wash chicken, or fish well, pork, pat dry & place this in a bowl.
Step #9 Add sauce; rub in well.
Step #10 Cover up & put in the fridge overnight.
Step #11 Before cooking, scrape paste off of the meat.
Step #12 Grill over charcoal.
Step #13 You may add water-soaked allspice berries to the coals for smoke & extra flavor.
Step #14 Serve with Jamaican "rice & peas".
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