Authentic Jamaican Jerk Recipe Using Woolery Forbes Jamaican Jerk Spice

Woolery Forbes Jamaican Jerk Spice maintains the core flavours of traditional Jamaican jerk, giving you an authentic experience. This spice blend captures the essence of Jamaican jerk cooking. Here’s a recipe that preserves the traditional flavours and techniques of Jamaican jerk cooking.

Jamaican jerk is renowned worldwide for its unique flavour, a legacy of indigenous Taino and African cooking methods. This centuries-old cooking style remains popular throughout Jamaica and is a must-try experience for visitors to the island.

To jerk means to create a meal using the jerk method, a journey infused with love. The process involves creating a marinade with a blend of dried spices and fresh spices, adding depth of flavour to meat and vegetable dishes. For a more intense flavour, it’s best to marinate the ingredients overnight. An essential step in jerking is the liquid added to the meat or vegetables during cooking. Beer or stout is commonly used, but for those who prefer not to use alcohol, water or simple juices like fresh pineapple juice are suitable alternatives. Adding the liquid to the remaining fresh seasoning blend helps keep the meat or vegetables moist as it steams and infuses them with flavour. The steam also tenderizes the food.

Depending on the liquid used, it adds a subtle taste that enhances the overall aroma of the food. Adding the liquid at each turn of the food incorporates additional layers of spices, contributing to an exquisite dining experience. The seasoned liquid aids in even cooking, and the char from the seasoning elevates the dish to new heights.

In summary, Jamaican jerk is not just a method of cooking; it’s a cultural journey that infuses food with rich flavours and tender textures, creating an unforgettable culinary experience. Do try this and tell us about your experience with Woolery Forbes Jamaican Jerk Spice.

Ingredients for Jamaican Jerk

For the Jerk Marinade:

2 kg chicken thighs or drumsticks / pork shoulder (bone-in shoulder roast)
2 tbsp Woolery Forbes Jamaican Jerk Spice
1 onion
6 garlic cloves
4 sprigs of fresh thyme
5 stalks of escallion
2-inch piece of ginger
1 sweet pepper/bell pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (adjust for spice level)

For the Jerking:

440 ml Liquid – water, fresh pineapple juice, Beer/Stout Liquid (NOTE: ADD ONLY TO THE REMAINING CONTENTS IN THE CONTAINER AFTER PLACING MEAT/VEGETABLE ON THE GRILL ADD LIQUID).
Chips of pimento wood or sweet wood for grilling (optional)

Instructions

Preparing the Jerk Chicken:

Blend the Marinade: all fresh seasoning together in a blender until smooth.

Marinate the Meat/Vegetable:

Rub the Woolery Forbes Jerk Spice with blended marinade to season thoroughly over and into the meat or vegetable.
Place the meat in a container, the dish and refrigerate overnight for maximum flavour infusion. Minimum 2 hours.

Jerking:

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the meat/vegetable from the marinade and grill the food till tender. Turn occasionally, add liquid beer/stout to the meat after each turn, until the meat is cooked and has a nice char.
Grill the meat for 6-8 minutes per side, basting with any remaining marinade.
Cook until tender or use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) or the pork reaches 63°C (145°F).

Serving:

Remove the meat from the grill and serve with traditional Jamaican sides such as pumpkin rice, roast breadfruit, fried plantains, or festival.

The char from the seasoning and the smoke from the pimento or sweet wood will take your jerk chicken/pork/vegetables to an exquisite dining experience.

Enjoy the authentic taste of Jamaican jerk with Woolery Forbes Jamaican Jerk Spice, capturing the traditional essence and flavours in every bite!

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