The Saga of Jerk
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Jerk is a style of cooking native to Jamaica, in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet-marinated with a hot spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice. The technique of jerking (or cooking with jerk spice) originated from Jamaica's indigenous peoples, the Arawak and Taíno tribes, and was adopted by the descendants of 17th-century Jamaican Maroons who intermingled with them.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
The smoky taste of jerked meat is achieved by using various cooking methods, including modern wood-burning ovens.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
The technique of jerking (or cooking with jerk spice) originated from Jamaica's indigenous peoples, the Arawak and Taíno tribes, and was adopted by the descendants of 17th-century Jamaican Maroons who intermingled with them.
