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Pyroclast Jerk Marinade

Traditional jerk relies on Scotch bonnet peppers for heat. Pyroclast tomato delivers the same 250,000 SHU intensity but adds a fruity tomato note that deepens the marinade's allspice-thyme-citrus base.

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Total

15 min

Servings

8

Peak SHU

250K

Featured Organisms

SS-TOM-03PyroclastTomato · 250K SHU

Ingredients

  • 2 Pyroclast tomatoes (SS-TOM-03), quartered
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp allspice
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend all ingredients until smooth.

  2. 2

    Marinate chicken, pork, or fish for 4–24 hours.

  3. 3

    Grill or roast as desired.

Tips

  • Ember tomato for a mild jerk.
  • Marinate chicken thighs overnight for best results.
Science Note

Allspice (eugenol) and capsaicin activate different TRP channels — TRPV1 and TRPA1 respectively. The combined activation creates the layered 'warm-hot' sensation characteristic of jerk cuisine.

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