10/31/2026
🌶️ HOMEMADE JERK SEASONING & MARINADE
Want bold, spicy, flavour-packed jerk turkey wings? Make your own jerk marinade from scratch! 🔥
Ingredients:
Fresh thyme, ginger, 10–12 garlic cloves, 1 tsp cloves, 1½ tbsp black peppercorns, 2 tbsp pimento (allspice berries), 3–5 Scotch bonnet peppers, 6–8 spring onions, 2 yellow onions, ¼ cup vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 2 tbsp browning sauce, ¼ cup dark soy sauce, 1–2 tbsp chicken bouillon, ½ cup tequila, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, juice of 1 lemon, juice of 1 orange, and 1½–2 tsp salt.
Method:
1. Wash and prepare all your fresh ingredients.
2. Add everything to a blender.
3. Blend until smooth, adding a little extra orange juice if needed.
4. Taste and adjust the salt, sweetness, or heat to your preference.
5. Coat your turkey wings generously with the marinade.
6. Cover and refrigerate for 4–6 hours or overnight for the best flavour.
7. Bake, grill, or braise until tender and fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
🔥 Pro tip: Reserve some marinade before it touches raw turkey to use during cooking or as a finishing sauce.
This homemade marinade brings together spicy Scotch bonnet, fragrant thyme, warm pimento, citrus, and a touch of sweetness for an incredible jerk flavour!
Would you try this recipe? Let me know in the comments! ❤️🔥