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This Jamaican Barbecue Sauce is spicy with a hint of sweetness & flavor notes of allspice, cinnamon, and cloves which mimic the flavor in Jerk Spice Rub.

Jamaican Barbecue Sauce

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This Jamaican Barbecue Sauce is spicy with a hint of sweetness & flavor notes of allspice, cinnamon, and cloves which mimic the flavor in Jerk Spice Rub.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 164
Author Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 whole Scotch Bonnet with 2 slits made on opposing sides [See Note 1]
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot.
  • Saute the onions and whole (do not chop) Scotch Bonnet until tender.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to desired thickness. Remove Scotch Bonnet and discard.
  • Remove from the heat; cool.
  • Refrigerate leftovers covered or in a mason jar for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  1. May substitute a less spicy hot pepper like jalapeno or serrano, chopped. Alternatively, 1 teaspoon of jalapeno powder may be used.