Ingredients

  • 2 cups dark rum
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup garlic clove, pureed
  • 1 cup onion, grated
  • 2 cups soy sauce
  • 2 cups fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • Place the rum in a medium-size non-reactive saucepan, heat over medium heat, and, very carefully, using a long match and keeping your hair and long sleeves away from the pan, ignite the rum and allow it to burn itself out.
  • In a small skillet over medium heat, heat the oil, then add the garlic puree and onions and cook, stirring, until soft but not brown.
  • Add to the rum (once the rum has stopped flaming), along with the remaining ingredients, and heat through, stirring, until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Let cool before using.