The marinade can vary greatly by chef, but typically consists of allspice, scotch bonnet peppers, onions and thyme, as well as many other ingredients ( 2 ). This shortcut jerk marinade recipe was inspired by traditional Jamaican jerk flavors, but made with pantry staples which are easily found in North American (US/Canada) kitchens.
You will absolutely love the flavors in this low-carb chicken marinade. With lemon juice, oregano, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, the flavors are zesty and powerful. If you're in the mood for a southwestern twist, it is suggested to use lime juice in place of lemon juice, and cilantro in place of oregano. How delicious does that sound?!
If you are looking for a quick and easy way to make low carb beef jerky, use a jerky gun with seasoned ground meat. This ground beef jerky recipe requires no marinating because the seasoning is blended into the ground meat. That alone saves hours since you don't have to wait for the marinade to soak into the meat.
To make a sauce, take half of your unused remaining marinade and heat it in a pan. Bring it to a quick boil, then simmer it until it reduces to your preferred thickness. Once your meal is done, use this sauce as an additional flavor enhancer. You'll see that this jerk marinade is, in fact, very similar to this Jamaican Jerk Sauce Recipe.