Jamaican Wet Jerk Rub

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 8 green onions, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 habanero pepper, steamed and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice

Recipe

• 1 combine all the ingredients in a blender (or use an emmulsion blender). blend into a thick, chunky paste. refrigerate for at least 2 hrs for flavors to blend. (you can also opt to just mix well for a chunkier rub).
• 2 the mixture will keep in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for several months.