Jerk seasoning
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- Prepare
- less than 30 mins
- Cook
- no cooking required
- Serve
- Serves 4
Learn how to make this classic Carribean seasoning at home, then use it to spice up any meat or veggies you like.
From Saturday Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh thyme, leaves only
- 2 cinnamon sticks, roughly crushed
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
- 2 tbsp black peppercorns, crushed
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 tsp allspice, crushed
- 6 garlic cloves
- 4 Scotch Bonnet chillies, seeds removed
- 2 tsp chopped fresh ginger
- 2 limes, zest of 1 lime, juice of 2
- 140ml/¼ pint olive oil
Method
Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend to make a smooth paste.
Use the paste as a seasoning for chicken, pork or fish. It will keep for two weeks if covered and refrigerated.