Great flavour should not be a mystery. If you like to know what you are pouring on dinner, here is a look at what goes into Sammy D's BBQ jerk sauce, from the spices to the sweet barbecue base, plus the nutrition and allergen details.
What is BBQ jerk sauce made of?
Sammy D's combines a spiced jerk base with a sweet, tangy barbecue base. That means a jerk marinade of scallions, scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, nutmeg, and thyme, layered onto tomato, brown sugar, honey, and apple cider vinegar, then rounded out with garlic, onion, smoked chili, cayenne, oregano, and cinnamon. Real ingredients, real flavour, made in Ontario.
The spiced side
This is where the bold, spicy character comes from. Scallions and scotch bonnet peppers bring freshness and a real kick, allspice adds that warm, peppery note, and thyme and nutmeg fill in the earthy, cozy background. Together they are the soul of the sauce.
The BBQ side
The barbecue base is what makes it pourable and balanced. Tomato gives body, brown sugar and honey bring the sweet in sweet heat, and apple cider vinegar and a little mustard add brightness so it never feels heavy. Worcestershire deepens everything with a savoury, tangy backbone.
The finishing spices
The little things matter. Garlic and onion round out the savoury notes, smoked chili and cayenne build a layered heat, and a whisper of cinnamon and oregano tie the sweet and the spicy together. It is a lot of flavour from one bottle.
What about nutrition?
Sammy D's keeps it light for how much flavour it delivers. A serving is about 35 calories with no saturated or trans fat and no cholesterol. The sweetness comes from real brown sugar and honey rather than corn syrup, and the sodium sits at a moderate level. It is an easy way to make everyday food exciting without overhauling your plate.
Allergen and dietary notes
A quick heads up so there are no surprises. Sammy D's contains fish, from the anchovies in the Worcestershire, and mustard. Because it includes honey and anchovies, it is not vegetarian or vegan. It is also not gluten free. Always check the label if you are cooking for guests with allergies or dietary needs.
Put it to work
Now that you know what is inside, go use it. Learn the difference between sauce, seasoning, and marinade in our jerk sauce vs seasoning vs marinade guide, or start with what is BBQ jerk sauce. Ready to cook? Grab a bottle of Sammy D's.
