Jamaican Jerk Paste Recipe
Ingredients
6 green onions, including tops, sliced
8 cloves garlic
1/4 cup corn oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons each ground allspice and cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Directions
1 In a food processor or blender, whirl the green onions, garlic, oil, vinegar, and lime juice for 30 seconds or until smooth.
Add the sugar, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, salt, black pepper, and red pepperand blend for 1 minute or until well combined.
The paste will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.
It may also be frozen at 0° F for up to 3 months thaw before using.
Add the sugar, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, salt, black pepper, and red pepperand blend for 1 minute or until well combined.
The paste will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.
It may also be frozen at 0° F for up to 3 months thaw before using.