Chicken, pork and even vegetables can be spiced up with the exotic jerk seasoning. Jerk originates in Jamaica and involves marinating with a fiery mixtures of ingredients. The seasoning itself gets its flavor and indeed its heat from allspice which the Jamaicans call pimento and peppers, usually the really hot ones called Scotch bonnet which can be a test to the taste buds and be an eye watering addition to any dish.
The word jerk refers to the ingredients of the marinade and to the cooking technique specifically used to prepare dishes such as jerk chicken. Jerk can be used as a handy technique which can be used on a number of protein rich food like including goat, chicken, pork and fish. It was traditionally cooked over charcoal in a steel drum and was popular with people selling foods on the street in the Caribbean.
This kind of cooking and preparation technique is a central part of island culture and is something that Jamaica is well known for. This may be because of the relaxed nature of how people interact and how eating can often be based around interacting socially with others. It is an easy method of preparing and cooking and the results are delicious and nutritious.
Its additional ingredients include cloves, cinnamon, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and scallions. These can often be combined with a little touch of rum in order for the aromatic qualities from all of the rich ingredients to be released. When added to the meat they should be left on overnight to get the best results form the marinade. This helps you to get the maximum out of the tropical flavours.
Fresh thyme leaves are best used as you get the natural aromatic oils and its distinctive taste works well with the others involved. This also has an impact on the texture and is one of the reason it is popular along with other Jamaican traditional foods such s curry goat and salt fish.
There are many different ready made marinades that can be purchased and it is becoming increasingly popular for people to prepare using a seasoning as awareness of this kind of cooking is increasing. This kind of chicken is ideal party or barbecue food and so has become a staple with people of all ages who like to socialize and have fun.
Fresh chicken thighs are the best foodstuffs to apply your marinade to. The thigh meat has the right amount of flavor that is really complimented by this combination of several exotic spices. Apply and then leave in a covered bowl in the refrigerator for at least twelve hours before putting on the barbecue or grill to be cooked at a leisurely pace.
This is one of many exotic dishes that you can prepare using fresh ingredients to provide you, your friends and family with an unusual and tasty treat. To get the best results always cook with a smile on your face as this shows through on the end results.
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