RECIPE Caribbean Jerk Paste

Credit: Chef Dylan Benoit

Ingredients

  • ½ white onion – diced
  • 2 garlic cloves – smashed
  • 1 tablespoon whole allspice
  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1/3 cup scotch bonnet sauce
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger – diced
  • 4 tablespoons of fresh thyme
  • 1.5 bunches of scallion – chopped
  • (Optional) ½ fresh habanero pepper – chopped
  • Protein of choice defrosted/de-shelled as needed

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth
  2. Place puree in a pot over medium heat and simmer 10 minutes until sauce has thickened and darkened
  3. Remove from heat and set aside until cool
  4. Once cool, use a rub on choice of protein (fish, shrimp, chicken, pork, beef, etc.)