General
jerk
What does jerk mean?
A method of seasoning and slow-smoking meat (esp. chicken/pork) with a fiery spice blend of scotch bonnet and pimento.
"Nothing beat a box a jerk chicken."
Origin
Jamaican Patois; from Maroon cooking, via Spanish 'charqui'.
Frequently asked questions
What does jerk mean in Jamaican cooking?
It's a method of seasoning and slow-smoking meat with a fiery blend of scotch bonnet and pimento (allspice).
Where does jerk cooking come from?
It originated with Jamaica's Maroons, and the word traces back to the Spanish 'charqui', meaning dried meat.
What meats are used for jerk?
Chicken and pork are the classic choices, though jerk seasoning is also used on fish and other meats.
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