Ingredients: Scallions, water, spices, salt, Jamaican hot peppers, cane sugar, pimento, cane vinegar, and garlic.
Suggested uses: Jerk originated in Jamaica in the time of Columbus, the Arawak Indians, and the Moroons. This mixture of spices was used to preserve meats as well as enhance the flavor of the food. Rub into pork, chicken, fish, or beef. Let stand for 1 hour or overnight. Grill over hot coals or oven bake.
One can smell the smoke pits from almost anywhere on the of Jamaica. Each cook has his own secret recipe and guards its ingredients zealously. A typical jerk seasoning is made up of allspice, thyme, chilies, and onions.
