Jamaican Jerk Seasoning - Wet Jerk

Make your own jerk seasoning mix: This is what real jerk marinade tastes like

If you want to buy an authentic jerk seasoning blend, jerk spice, or jerk marinade, you're not just looking for any old BBQ seasoning – you're looking for a taste of the Caribbean. For heat, depth, smoke, and soul. And that's exactly what you get with Wet Jerk – the moist jerk marinade traditionally made in Jamaica.

Here I'll share my personal recipe for an authentic jerk marinade, the kind used from Kingston to Negril – no compromises. And of course, I'll also tell you which products you need to make it perfect.

What exactly is "Wet Jerk"?

While many people immediately think of dry rubs when they hear "jerk," wet jerk is the original version: a thick, spicy, moist paste that really penetrates meat, fish, or even tofu, and develops that unmistakable jerk flavor when grilled or fried.

The secret? The combination of fresh ingredients, fiery Scotch Bonnet chilies, and the right jerk seasoning. And of course, real allspice – Jamaica's national spice.

The best ingredients for wet jerk

Fresh ingredients
2-4 chilies (e.g. Scotch Bonnet or Habanero)
1 onion
1 bunch of spring onions
6 cloves of garlic
1 piece of ginger (about ½ thumb size)
1 orange (peeled) – alternatively 100 ml orange juice

Spices
1 tbsp thyme
1 tbsp allspice – buy YARDIES allspice
1 tsp nutmeg (powder or grated)
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp pepper
1 tbsp YARDIES Island Spice OR
1 tbsp YARDIES Smoky Scotch Bonnet
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Liquid ingredients
100 ml soy sauce
100 ml vinegar (preferably white wine vinegar)
50 ml oil
1 tbsp Grace Browning Sauce – Buy Grace Browning
alternatively 1 tbsp brown sugar

preparation
Throw everything into the blender: Put all the ingredients into a blender or food processor.
Purée: Blend until a thick, slightly coarse marinade is formed.
Marinate: Generously rub your meat, fish or tofu with the wet jerk marinade and ideally let it marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
Grill or fry: It tastes best over charcoal with a little smoke – that's real Jamaican jerk!

Where you can buy real jerk seasoning
Save time & gain flavor – with the right jerk products

Don't want to make your own jerk seasoning every time, buy all the ingredients individually, chop chilies, and measure everything? Then make it easier on yourself! With ready-made jerk seasonings from Jamaica. Whether you're looking for a jerk seasoning mix, a seasoning paste, or a jerk marinade, or whether you prefer Walkerswood, Grace, or Dunn's River – you'll find everything you need here.

Here you can get Jamaican products , lovingly curated by someone who lives and loves the culture.

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Another tip: Stock up on jerk sausage!

The wet jerk marinade will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also freeze it in portions. Ideal if you often have a spontaneous craving for a taste of the Caribbean.

Conclusion: Wet Jerk = Pure Jamaica

If you want truly authentic flavor, then try this recipe. Forget boring spice powders. For most spice merchants, this is just another product on the shelf – jerk isn't a trend, jerk is a piece of culture and history. And that's exactly the feeling you get with the right ingredients and a lot of love.

So: Mix your own wet jerk marinade – or get the right products in my shop and start your Caribbean trip straight from your kitchen.