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Jerk Seasoning (Whole30, Paleo)

This jerk seasoning recipe is a spicy marinade of fresh herbs and spices similar to traditional Jamaican jerk seasoning but without added sugar. Add this versatile sauce to everything from meat to veggies. It's Whole30 compliant and paleo friendly.
Course Whole30
Cuisine Caribbean
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 About 1 cup
Calories 83kcal
Author Althea Brown

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion peeled and chopped
  • 3 scallions (green onions)
  • 5 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves removed from the stems
  • 2 wiri wiri peppers or 1 scotch bonnet or 1 habanero pepper
  • 2 inch piece of ginger peeled and chopped
  • 8 cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup of coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon of all spice (pimento berries) whole or ground
  • 1/2 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon of yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of vinegar white, apple cider or red wine
  • 1 tablespoon of avocado oil

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients except for the coconut aminos, oil and vinegar into a food processor
  • Then process until the all spice berries are finely chopped if using whole berries (if you have a spice grinder you can also grind the berries before adding to the food processor)
  • Next pour in the coconut aminos, oil and vinegar and pulse for a few seconds to mix together. Alternatively you may also use a spoon to mix together
  • Finally, pour into an air tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks

Notes

For maximum freshness store the left over seasoning in an air tight jar, such as a mason jar and always use a clean spoon when removing seasoning from the jar.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg