• Source: Cooking Section, August 2001
• Dish Type: Appetizer

Basic Jerk

Ingredients

• 5 bunches whole scallions, finely chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Scotch bonnet peppers (any color), seeded and minced
• 2 large sprigs fresh thyme or 2 tablespoons dried
• One-fourth cup ground allspice (dry pimento berries)
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• One and one-half tablespoons salt
• 1 cup water

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the water. Mix well and add water to form a loose paste.