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Jamaican Rub

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F&W's Marcia Kiesel says Scotch bonnets and habaneros have a taste like no other chile: They are wonderfully fruity, sweet and blasting hot. Habanero hot sauce and allspice give this fiery rub great Caribbean flavor in the style of Jamaican jerk sauce.

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  1. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Scotch bonnet or habanero hot sauce
  2. 3 scallions, minced
  3. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  4. 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  5. 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  6. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  1. Mix all ingredients to a paste.
Serve With Tomato and shredded cabbage salad with garlic vinaigrette.

Suggested Pairing

Tropical, lively Chenin Blanc.