Caribbean Jerk Seasoning 50g
Headline: Unleash the Fiery Spirit of the Caribbean
Sub-headline: Our Authentic Jamaican Jerk Seasoning is a vibrant, explosive blend of traditional herbs and spices, capturing the true essence of island cooking. Bring the unforgettable taste of jerk chicken, pork, and fish straight to your Kiwi backyard.
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The Heart of Jamaican Tradition in Every Jar
Close your eyes and imagine the aromatic smoke of a pimento wood fire, the sizzle of perfectly marinated meat, and the incredible symphony of flavours that is authentic Jamaican jerk. Our carefully crafted seasoning blend brings this iconic Caribbean experience directly to your kitchen in New Zealand. We balance fiery scotch bonnet peppers with the warm, signature notes of allspice (“pimento”), fragrant thyme, nutmeg, and scallions to create a complex, multi-layered taste that is simply irresistible.
Why Our Jerk Seasoning is a Kitchen Essential:
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True Authenticity: Developed using a traditional Jamaican recipe. This isn’t just a generic “spicy” rub—it’s the real deal.
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Versatile & Easy to Use: An all-in-one dry seasoning mix. Just add oil, vinegar, or soy sauce to create a magnificent marinade or a dry rub.
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Premium Natural Ingredients: We use only the highest quality, natural herbs and spices. Gluten-Free, No Artificial Flavours, and No Added MSG.
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Perfect Heat Level: Packed with genuine scotch bonnet pepper for an authentic, building heat that enhances rather than overpowers the other flavours.
How to Use Your Jamaican Jerk Seasoning:
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As a Marinade: Mix 3 parts seasoning with 1 part oil and 1 part vinegar or citrus juice (e.g., lime, orange). Add a splash of soy sauce for depth. Coat chicken pieces, pork chops, or tofu and marinate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
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As a Dry Rub: Pat your protein dry, then generously coat it with the dry seasoning mix. For best results, let it rest for 30 minutes before grilling or roasting.
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As a Seasoning: Shake it into curries, stews, on roasted vegetables (like sweet potato or cauliflower), or even over popcorn for a flavour kick!
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Recipe for Caribbean Jerk Seasoning
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 15 mins (+ 4+ hours marination, ideally overnight)
Cook Time: 30-40 mins
Ingredients:
For the Jerk Marinade:
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1.5 kg (3 lbs) chicken (thighs, legs, or wings work best)
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3 tbsp Caribbean jerk seasoning (SpicenEasy)
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2-3 Red Peppers/Green chillies* (adjust for heat, seeds removed for milder spice)
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4 garlic cloves
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1 small onion, chopped
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3 green onions, chopped
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1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
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1 tbsp ground allspice (key for authentic jerk flavor)
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
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1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1 tsp nutmeg
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½ tsp black pepper
For Cooking:
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2 tbsp oil (for grilling)
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Pimento wood or chips** (for authentic smoke, optional)
Instructions:
1. Make the Jerk Marinade:
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In a blender or food processor, combine jerk seasoning, Red Peppers, garlic, onions, thyme, allspice, brown sugar, soy sauce, oil, lime juice, and spices. Blend into a coarse paste.
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Pro Tip: For extra depth, toast whole allspice berries and grind them fresh.
2. Marinate the Chicken:
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Score the chicken pieces deeply to allow marinade to penetrate.
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Coat chicken thoroughly with jerk paste
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Refrigerate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight for maximum flavor.
3. Cook the Chicken:
Grill Method (Authentic):
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Heat grill to medium-high. Add soaked pimento wood chips for smoke (or use charcoal with allspice berries for aroma).
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Grill chicken skin-side down first, turning every 5-6 minutes, until charred and cooked through (internal temp 75°C/165°F), ~30-40 mins.
Oven Method:
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Bake at 190°C/375°F for 30 mins, then broil 5 mins for char.
4. Serve:
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Garnish with lime wedges and fresh thyme.
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Pair with rice and peas, fried plantains, or festival (sweet fried dumplings).
Other Popular Jerk Seasoning Recipes:
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Jerk Pork (shoulder or tenderloin, slow-roasted)
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Jerk Shrimp Skewers (quick and fiery)
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Jerk Tofu (vegetarian twist, grilled or baked)
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Jerk BBQ Sauce (mix jerk seasoning with ketchup, honey, and lime)
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