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A glass jar filled with rich, reddish-brown sauce is placed on a wooden cutting board. Surrounding the jar are fresh herbs, lime wedges, a halved garlic bulb, and whole red and orange peppers, creating a vibrant scene perfect for inspiring your next Caribbean jerk sauce recipe.

Homemade Sweet and Spicy Caribbean Jerk Sauce Recipe


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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: about 1 cup 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Caribbean jerk sauce is a favorite among spicy food lovers and a staple in island cuisine like Jamaican jerk chicken. Sweet and spicy is one of the very best flavor profiles and this Caribbean jerk sauce is the real deal! It combines a traditional earthy spice blend with a quick and easy sauce recipe perfect for topping chicken, pork, seafood, tacos, and even pizza! I use this sauce all the time and it only takes ten minutes to make. So next time you are craving some sweet heat, you have to try this simple sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 5 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 Lime Wedges or 1/2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Thyme Leaves
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1/8 tsp All Spice
  • 1/8 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium size bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until fully combined.
  2. Makes a little over a cup.
  3. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Category: Sauces
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American, Jamaican, Caribbean