Anyone else not a fan of jerk?

You mean jerky?


Not trying to be a wise guy, just never heard it referred to as "jerk."


I'm not crazy about it but if it's done right, it's really good.


I don't like it when it's over dried and you end up chewing on it for hours, like it's part of an old tire.

Whoops.

Not a fan of jerks here

Do this, and you will be a fan...

AC's Jerk Chicken

8 habaneros (seeded or not, your call)
1 jalapeno (seeded or not)
2 sprigs thyme
2 T ginger
1 t whole allspice
4 T soy sauce
1 clove garlic
1 med onion (chopped)
2 green onions (chopped)

Combine all of the above in blender and blend on hi for 3 minutes or until liquified. Pour over 2-4 lbs chicken (I prefer wings) and marinate overnight in fridge.

Grill the chicken over hot lump charcoal.

If I'm cooking for mixed company, I usually seed all the habs and leave the seeds in the jap for a nice warm finish. If I'm cooking for pepperheads, I'll leave the seeds in up to 4 of the habs for a good sinus clearing.

Jerk chicken is pretty good, I've never had a version of jerk pork that wasn't a lot more fat than meat. A lot of ethnic cuisine pork dishes use the shoulder and it is like putting as slab of chewy fat in your mouth, no thanks.

Bobby Flay has a jerk steak marinade on Food.com that I've used on rib eyes several times. Very good change of pace for a chargrilled steak.

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Jerk chicken in Negril Jamaica was awesome. Here? Meh.

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I agree, but it was very old after the fifth day.