
Barbados Seasoning
by Marcus Brathwaite
This traditional Barbados seasoning is a fiery and aromatic blend that serves as the perfect base for mouth-watering vegan Caribbean dishes. Packed with fresh herbs, aromatics, and the signature heat of scotch bonnet peppers, this versatile sauce can be made in advance and stored for months to elevate your everyday cooking.
Total Time
15
Difficulty
Easy

Simple Tasty Recipes
Ingredients for 93 Servings
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1 1/2 cupsvinegar
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2 ouncesthyme
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2 ouncesparsley
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1 lbonion
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5 ouncesgreen onions
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2 ouncesmarjoram
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4scotch bonnet peppers or habaneros
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4 ouncesgarlic
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1/2 ounceground cloves
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2 tablespoonsvegan worcestershire sauce
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1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
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4 1/2 tablespoonssalt
Time
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Preparation Time15
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Cooking Time0
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Total Time15
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Method
- Remove the stems from the thyme and marjoram and place in a blender with vinegar. Liquefy.
- Place the onions, green onions, parsley, peppers and garlic in a food processor and process for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Blend this together with the seasoned vinegar in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the salt, vegan Worcestershire sauce, ground clove and black pepper.
- Bottle and refrigerate. Leave it to stand for one week, before using as required.
Notes:
Yields 2 1/2 cups. Will keep 6 months in the refrigerator. Note: The recipe specifies vegan Worcestershire sauce, as the regular variety is not vegan.
Serving info: Total recipe: 1395g · Yields 93 portions · Portion size: 15g (approx. 1 tablespoon)
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 41 | 6 | <1% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 9.0 | 1.3 | <1% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 3.0 | 0.4 | - |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 2.0 | 0.3 | 1% |
| Protein (g) | 1.5 | 0.2 | <1% |
| Total fat (g) | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0% |
| ↳ saturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| ↳ monounsaturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| ↳ polyunsaturated (g) | 0.1 | 0.0 | - |
| ↳ trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 2259 | 338 | 14% |
| Calcium (mg) | 40 | 6 | <1% |
| Iron (mg) | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1% |
| Potassium (mg) | 200 | 30 | <1% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 15.0 | 2.2 | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Vinegar — 354g — Vinegar, distilled, white — USDA
- Thyme — 56g — Thyme, fresh — USDA
- Parsley — 56g — Parsley, fresh — USDA
- Onion — 453g — Onions, raw — USDA
- Green onions — 141g — Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw — USDA
- Marjoram — 56g — Marjoram, fresh — USDA
- Scotch bonnet peppers — 36g — Peppers, hot chili, raw — USDA
- Garlic — 113g — Garlic, raw — USDA
- Ground cloves — 14g — Spices, cloves, ground — USDA
- Vegan worcestershire sauce — 34g — Sauce, worcestershire (vegan equivalent) — USDA ⚠️
- Black pepper — 0.5g — Spices, pepper, black — USDA
- Salt — 81g — Salt, table — USDA
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
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