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JERK is a method of curing or preserving meat by slicing it into strips and
drying these in the sun or over a fire. Jerked meat is common to different
cultures, but Jamaican jerk is unique. The meat is highly seasoned before
being smoked on a grill.
Jamaican jerk was developed over 300 years ago by the Maroons. When the
British invaded Jamaica in 1655 the Spaniards fled to Cuba leaving behind their
slaves, who ran away and hid in the mountains. Known as Maroons, the runaway
slaves avoided capture by moving about from place to place. While on the
move, the Maroons lived on wild boar which they captured. They developed a
method of seasoning the meat and then smoking it over a fire on branches of the
pimento (allspice) tree. In 1739 the British signed a treaty with the Maroons
granting them lands and virtual independence. Jamaican jerk was the Maroons'
gift to us.
Busha Browne's Authentic Jerk Seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices
including Jamaican pimento (allspice) to create a 'hot' rub. The aroma is
irresistible and the taste delicious.
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