Jerk BBQ Sauce Recipe
Jerk BBQ Sauce Recipe is a bold fusion condiment combining Jamaican jerk spices like Scotch bonnet, allspice, and thyme with sweet, smoky, tangy barbecue flavors, used for marinating, glazing, or dipping meats. I made this Jerk BBQ Sauce Recipe because I enjoy bold taste and wanted something different from regular barbecue sauce.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife & cutting board
- Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 –2 Scotch bonnet peppers finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ cup pineapple juice
Instructions
Start With The Base
- Warm a bit of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and Scotch bonnet peppers. Let everything cook for a few minutes, stirring now and then, until it softens and smells really good.
Add The Rest
- Pour in the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Sprinkle in all the spices everything from allspice to nutmeg, plus salt and pepper. Give it a good stir and let it come up to a gentle simmer.
Let It Cook Down
- Keep it simmering for about 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens nicely. If you prefer it smoother, blend it to your liking. Let it cool before using or storing.