Jammin’ Jerk: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Fish, Jerk Pork... Jerk Everything!

Bring the bold flavours of the Caribbean to your kitchen with Jammin’ Jerk—Spicecraft’s fiery, full-flavoured Jamaican spice blend. With fragrant allspice (pimento), warming thyme, and a balanced chilli kick, it’s your passport to island flavour—whether you're grilling chicken, roasting veg, or slow-cooking lamb. It’s the best BBQ spice rub for jerk-style meals without the hassle.

🔥 The Ultimate Guide to Jerk Seasoning: A Bold Taste of Jamaica

1. Introduction

Meet the flavour that knows how to party—Jammin’ Jerk. This Caribbean-inspired spice blend is spicy, herby, smoky, sweet, and loaded with good vibes. We created it for food lovers who want big, bold flavour—but also crave complexity, not just heat.

Perfect for chicken, pork, fish, tofu, or even veggies, it transforms everyday meals into spicy, tropical escapes. It’s the taste of the islands—right from your BBQ, oven, or stovetop.

2. Origin & History – Jamaica’s Fiery Culinary Tradition

Jerk seasoning is a flavour born of resilience, creativity, and survival. The Taino people, Jamaica’s Indigenous inhabitants, began the tradition of preserving meat with native herbs and spices. In the 1600s, the Maroons—Africans who escaped enslavement—infused this method with fire and soul, using local ingredients like scotch bonnet peppers and pimento wood smoke.

The result? Jerk: A fiery, smoky, and unmistakably Jamaican method of cooking that’s now world-famous.

Today, jerk is a global sensation—but true flavour still begins with a deep, spice-rich rub. That’s exactly what you get in every jar of Jammin’ Jerk.

3. Ingredients & Flavour Profile – A Carnival of Flavour

This is spice with swagger. Our Jammin’ Jerk rub hits the sweet spot between spicy, smoky, sweet, and herby, using premium ingredients and small-batch blending.

🌶️ Chilli blend – the scotch bonnet vibe, without the scotch bonnet fire
🌿 Allspice (pimento) – deep, clove-like warmth
🌱 Thyme & scallions – earthy, fresh and aromatic
🧄 Garlic & ginger – bold aromatics for depth
🍬 Brown sugar & cinnamon – sweet counterpoint to the heat
🌰 Nutmeg & cloves – warm, mellow finish

✔️ Almost as spicy as our Cravin' Cajun, but more fragrant
✔️ More aromatic than curry, with subtle sweetness
✔️ Full-flavoured without the ridiculous burn

4. Traditional & Modern Uses – Fire It Up, Any Way You Like

🔥 Classic Caribbean staples:

• Jerk Chicken – the OG, grilled or oven-roasted

• Jerk Pork – smoky, slow-cooked to tender perfection

• Jerk Fish – snapper, salmon, or fresh catch of the day

🌴 Modern island vibes:

• Jerk Tacos – topped with pineapple salsa

• Jerk Burgers – mixed into patties

• Roasted kumara or cauliflower – flavour bombs

• Jerk Popcorn – just trust us

💬 “I even use it in pasta sauce!” – loyal customer, Nelson

5. Cooking Tips & Techniques – The Jerk Method, Made Easy

✅ Dry rub: Coat generously on meat or veg. Leave for 1+ hour, or overnight for deeper flavour
✅ Wet marinade: Mix with oil, vinegar or lime juice. Add tomato and spring onion for a true jerk paste
✅ Cooking styles:

• Grill or BBQ – smoky perfection

• Oven roast – easy, weekday-friendly

• Slow cook or low’n’slow BBQ – fall-apart tender jerk lamb or pork

• Pan fry – quick and delicious on fish, tofu, or chicken thighs

💡 Pro Tip: No pimento wood? Add a cinnamon stick to the pan or a splash of liquid smoke to your marinade.

6. Why Spicecraft’s Jammin’ Jerk is Special

What makes our jerk blend jammin’?

🌿 All real spices – no fillers, no MSG, no fake fire
🔥 Balanced heat – hot enough to make you smile, not sweat buckets
🇳🇿 Small batch blended in Aotearoa – fresh, punchy and flavour-packed
🥥 Sweet + smoky – not just heat, but a whole Caribbean vibe

💬 “It tastes like I slow-smoked it all day... from a jar? Unreal.” – BBQ fan, Tauranga

7. Recipe Idea – Lamb & Kumara Coconut Jerk Casserole 🥥🍠

Bring the warmth of the islands to your winter table with this rich, spicy one-pan wonder.

How to make it:

• Sear lamb chops rubbed in Jammin’ Jerk

• Add cubed kumara, garlic, spinach and coconut cream

• Slow-cook till tender and infused with spice

• Serve with rice and fresh green beans

👉 Full recipe here

Why it works: Creamy, spicy, sweet and satisfying. Pure comfort food with Caribbean flair.

Spice Up Your Life with Jerk

Jammin’ Jerk is more than just a spice—it’s a taste of Jamaican heritage, culture, and celebration. Whether you’re BBQing in the sun or warming up dinner on a rainy Tuesday, this blend brings rhythm, soul, and unforgettable flavour to everything it touches.

👉 Grab a jar of Jammin’ Jerk and let your taste buds dance to the beat of the islands. 🐟🔥🌴