Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 unit

Yellow Onions

Roughly Chopped

2 bunch

Green Onion

Chopped

2 cup

Orange Juice

Fresh Squeezed

0.33 cup

Lime Juice

Fresh Squeezed

4 unit

Jalapeno Peppers

De-seeded and Chopped

6 tbsp

Cayenne Pepper

Ground

2 tbsp

Allspice

Ground

2 tbsp

Thyme

Ground

2 tbsp

Black Pepper

Ground

2.5 tsp

Sage

Ground

1 tsp

Nutmeg

Ground

1 tsp

Cinnamon

Ground

1 cup

Soy Sauce

0.5 cup

White Sugar

5 tbsp

Brown Sugar

Dark

1 cup

Olive Oil

3 cup

White Vinegar

1 cup

Dark Rum

2 cup

Orange Blossom Honey

4 cup

Vinegar Based BBQ Sauce

2 tbsp

Jerk Rub

2 piece

Chicken Thighs

Skinless, Boneless

Step 1
~9 min

Combine all jerk base ingredients in a pot.

Step 2
~9 min

Simmer for 1.5 hours, until onions are very tender.

Step 3
~9 min

Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

Step 4
~9 min

Puree the jerk base with an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender until smooth.

Step 5
~9 min

Mix half of the marinade mixture with four cups vinegar-based store-bought BBQ sauce and two cups orange blossom honey.

Step 6
~9 min

Season chicken with jerk rub.

Step 7
~9 min

Saute or grill chicken until firm but not fully cooked.

Step 8
~9 min

Add chicken to a pot.

Step 9
~9 min

Cover the chicken 1/4 of the way up with jerk marinade and then fill the pot with jerk BBQ sauce to the 3/4 point of the chicken.

Step 10
~9 min

Simmer for about 45 minutes until the chicken starts to fall apart.

Step 11
~9 min

Remove chicken to a clean strainer to drain and reserve the liquid back into the pot.

Step 12
~9 min

Reduce contents of the pot by one-fourth.

Step 13
~9 min

While liquid is being reduced, use forks to pull the chicken apart.

Step 14
~9 min

After the liquid is reduced add chicken back to the pot.

Step 15
~9 min

Serve the shredded jerk chicken in sandwiches or over rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of peppers based on your heat preference.

Marinating the chicken overnight will enhance the flavor.

Freezing the marinade separately allows for future use.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The marinade and BBQ sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and peas

Serve in a sandwich with coleslaw

Serve over plantains

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Rice and Peas
Fried Plantains

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Jamaica

Cultural Significance

Jerk cooking is a significant part of Jamaican cuisine and culture.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Celebrations
Family Gatherings
BBQs

Occasion Tags

BBQ
Party
Weeknight Dinner
Summer
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100