Jerk Chicken & Jerk Pork

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Sweet, spicy, herby, and smoky—Jamaican jerk is a flavor bomb. Crispy charred edges, juicy meat, and that Scotch bonnet heat will have you bussin' a wine while waiting for seconds.

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: Caribbean

Keyword: chicken, jerk, pork

Servings:

Calories: 13833kcal

Cost: $30

Equipment

Ingredients

6 scallions green onions
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 Scotch bonnet peppers adjust to spice level
6 garlic cloves
1 small onion
1 tbsp ground allspice
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp brown sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp vinegar white or apple cider
1 lime juiced
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 tbsp oil
3 lbs chicken thighs, drumsticks, or whole cut-up
3 lbs pork shoulder cut into chunks or strips

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Instructions

Make the Jerk Marinade

Toss all marinade ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and spicy like Beenie Man in 2003.
6 scallions, 6 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 Scotch bonnet peppers, 6 garlic cloves, 1 small onion, 1 tbsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 lime

Marinate the Meat

Rub the jerk marinade all over the chicken and pork. Put in a ziplock or covered bowl and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, ideally 24.
Salt, 1 tbsp oil, 3 lbs chicken, 3 lbs pork shoulder, Black pepper

Fire Up the Grill

Set up your grill for indirect heat (coals on one side if using charcoal). Place a pan of water under the meat to keep it juicy.

Grill Like a Yardie Chef

Grill chicken and pork over indirect heat, turning every 15–20 mins, basting with leftover marinade.
Chicken should hit 165°F internal, pork should go up to 190°F for tender, fall-apart vibes.

Char It Up

Move meat to direct heat for the final few minutes to get that proper char. Watch the flames! This ain't the time to get distracted scrolling TikTok.

Serve Hot & Spicy

Plate it with festival, rice and peas, coleslaw, or even a slice of white bread and pepper sauce. Sip a cold Red Stripe or Ting, and yuh good.

Notes

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