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Debbie's Caribbean All-Purpose Green Seasoning

Bring the bold, vibrant flavors of the Caribbean to your kitchen with Debbie's Caribbean All-Purpose Green Seasoning! This homemade Jamaican-inspired seasoning is a fragrant blend of fresh thyme, scallions, parsley, cilantro, garlic, ginger, sweet bell peppers, and aromatic pimento berries, with an optional touch of Scotch bonnet heat. Blended into a rich, thick, and flavorful paste, this versatile seasoning is perfect for marinating chicken, beef, pork, seafood, and vegetables or adding delicious Caribbean flavor to soups, stews, and rice dishes. Made with fresh ingredients and no artificial preservatives, it's a wonderful way to bring authentic island-inspired flavor to your everyday cooking. A little goes a long way in making every dish delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh ingredients
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 8 –10 green onions chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper optional
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2 celery stalks including leaves
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 6 –8 fresh basil leaves optional
  • Seasonings and liquids
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp freshly ground black peppercorns lightly toasted
  • 4 –6 whole pimento berries finely ground

Method
 

  1. • Wash and thoroughly dry all fresh herbs and vegetables.
  2. • Roughly chop the onion, scallions, peppers, celery, parsley, and cilantro.
  3. • Add the vegetables and herbs to a food processor or blender.
  4. • Add garlic, ginger, lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, and the dry seasonings.
  5. • Blend until you reach your desired consistency. I recommend a slightly textured blend rather than completely smooth.
  6. • Taste and adjust the salt, citrus, and pepper to your preference.
  7. • Transfer to clean, airtight containers and refrigerate promptly.
    8. Storage: Because this is a fresh, uncooked seasoning,refrigerate at 40°F or below and use within 3–4 days, or freeze immediately insmall portions for longer storage. Lemon juice and salt do not make itshelf-stable.
    FOR A MORE THICKER CONSISTENSY
      Thoroughly dry yourherbs and vegetables after washing. Excess water can make the seasoning watery.
      Use a foodprocessor instead of a blender, if possible. It gives you better control overthe texture without needing extra liquid.
      Keep your olive oilat 2 tablespoons. Start with that amount and only add more if necessary.
      Add the lemon juicegradually. You want brightness without making the mixture too loose.
      Pulse rather thancontinuously blend. Aim for a thick, spoon able paste with tiny flecks of herbsand peppers.

Notes

Bring the bold, vibrant flavors of the Caribbean to your kitchen with Debbie's Caribbean All-Purpose Green Seasoning! This homemade Jamaican-inspired seasoning is a fragrant blend of fresh thyme, scallions, parsley, cilantro, garlic, ginger, sweet bell peppers, and aromatic pimento berries, with an optional touch of Scotch bonnet heat. Blended into a rich, thick, and flavorful paste, this versatile seasoning is perfect for marinating chicken, beef, pork, seafood, and vegetables or adding delicious Caribbean flavor to soups, stews, and rice dishes. Made with fresh ingredients and no artificial preservatives, it's a wonderful way to bring authentic island-inspired flavor to your everyday cooking. A little goes a long way in making every dish delicious!