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Homemade Jerk Seasoning
To make your own jerk seasoning dry rub, you’ll need my Homemade Jerk Dry Rub Seasoning.
Ingredient Substitutes + Meat Alternatives for Jerk:
Making traditional jerk or pineapple jerk doesn’t have to be left to only chicken. In Jamaica, it’s also used for other types of meat and the possibility of switching things up with another meat or alternative is also a good idea:
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- Pork (often done in Jamaica as well. Perfect combination of grilling and jerk flavors)
- Beef
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- Tofu
- Chickpeas
- Other beans (black beans, kidney beans, etc.)
- Lamb
- Fish (also done in Jamaica)
- Other seafood (lobster, shrimp, etc.)
- INGREDIENTS
- CHICKEN:
- 3-4 lbs. organic chicken (Drumsticks, Wings, + Thigh pieces work great!)
- 1-2 Tbsps Homemade Jerk Dry Rub Seasoning
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- PINEAPPLE JERK SAUCE:
- 3 Scotch bonnet peppers
- ½ red onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- handful of scallions (aka green onions)
- 2 Tbsps white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- ¼ cup pineapple chunks
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- ¼ cup soy sauce, low-sodium
- ¼ cup filtered water
- 2 Tbsps organic brown sugar
- 1 carrot, peeled + chopped
- 2 Tbsps pimento seeds
- GARNISH:
- Pineapple chunks
- BBQ sauce, premium
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Chopped scallion (aka green onions)
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- Lime wedges, optional
- INSTRUCTIONS
- MARINATE THE CHICKEN:
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