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Montego Bay Jerk Seasoning Recipe

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From Barbecues 101 by Rick Rodgers (Broadway Books), About.com Guest

Use this jerk seasoning mix to make one of Jamaica's most famous foods. Good on beef, pork, chicken or shrimp.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 6 scallions, white and green parts, trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons seeded and minced Scotch Bonnet pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

Preparation:

In a blender, combine scallions, Scotch Bonnet pepper, garlic, oil, lime juice, soy sauce, thyme, and allspice and process until mixture forms a paste.

Rub onto raw beef, pork, chicken or shrimp and grill to desired doneness.

Yield: 1-1/4 cups

Note: wear rubber gloves when working with Scotch bonnet peppers and the resulting paste.

Recipe Source: Barbecues 101 by Rick Rodgers (Broadway Books)
Reprinted with permission.

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