Jamaican Jerk Marinade

A nice marinade for summertime grilling! Be sure to give yourself ample marinating time to allow the flavor to develop properly. :)

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 1  tablespoon molasses
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green onion
• 3  habanero peppers, seeded and minced (or to taste)
• 1  cinnamon stick, broken in half (4 inch)
• 6  whole cloves
• 6  whole allspice
• 6  black peppercorns
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a small bowl mix together vinegar, lime juice, oil, and molasses.
2. Stir in onions and habaneros.
3. Heat small skillet over high heat; when hot, add cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice, and peppercorns.
4. Swirl spices around until they become hot and very fragrant; do not burn.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add spices to liquid mixture and stir in salt, mixing all together.
7. Use marinade on chicken, pork, or goat, marinating several hours, preferably overnight.