Caribbean Scotch Bonnet BBQ Marinade

Recipe Collection: Marinade

Caribbean Scotch Bonnet BBQ Marinade elevates your grilling game with a vibrant blend that captures the essence of West Indian cuisine. This marinade, featuring the fiery scotch bonnet pepper and the refreshing sweetness of orange juice, is perfect for marinating fish, chicken, or pork. Its bold flavors will transform your meals into a tropical feast.

This recipe is gluten-free and contains soy, making it a versatile option for various diets. Easily select this recipe from the easyChef Pro App, where you can access personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list for the best prices. Organize your ingredients and follow our step-by-step guide to create a mouthwatering dish today!

Overview

This vibrant and aromatic Arawak BBQ marinade is a nod to the rich culinary traditions of the West Indies. Infused with the fiery kick of scotch bonnet peppers and the sweet tang of orange juice, this marinade is perfect for enhancing the flavors of fish, chicken, or pork. Allow your meat to soak in this flavorful blend for at least an hour to achieve the best results.

Diet Type

Not specified

Allergies

Soy

Cuisine

Caribbean

Serving Size: 2

Cooking Time: 75 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 Whole green onions, minced
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) shallots, minced
• 2 Whole garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) ginger, ground
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) allspice, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 2 Whole scotch bonnet chile peppers, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) nutmeg, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) brown sugar
• 0.5 Cups orange juice, fresh
• 0.5 Cups cider vinegar
• 0.25 Cups red wine
• 0.25 Cups soy sauce
• 0.25 Cups vegetable oil
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) molasses

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, combine the minced green onions, minced shallots, and minced garlic. Stir in the ground ginger, allspice, ground black pepper, minced scotch bonnet peppers, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
2. Add the brown sugar, fresh orange juice, cider vinegar, red wine, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and molasses to the bowl. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
3. Cover the bowl and let the marinade sit for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Stir the marinade again before using it to coat your choice of fish, chicken, or pork.
5. Marinate the meat for at least an hour before cooking to ensure maximum flavor absorption.
6. Discard any remaining marinade after use.

Enjoy this zesty and spicy marinade that brings a taste of the Caribbean to your kitchen!