Ocho Rios Jamaican Spicy Jerk Seasoning 142g | Australia

Ocho Rios Jamaican Spicy Jerk Seasoning — Authentic Caribbean Heat

Ocho Rios Jamaican Spicy Jerk Seasoning is the dry jerk blend you reach for when you want genuine Jamaican BBQ flavour on your grill. At 142g, this jar packs the essential spice combination — allspice, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, garlic and complementary Caribbean spices — that defines authentic jerk cooking. It’s the Ocho Rios answer to one of Jamaica’s most celebrated culinary traditions.

Key Facts

• Brand: Ocho Rios (Jamaican seasoning brand)
• Net Weight: 142g
• Heat Level: Spicy — noticeably hotter than the Ocho Rios Chicken Seasoning
• Key Spices: Allspice (pimento), scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg and Caribbean herbs
• Best For: Jerk chicken, jerk pork, BBQ ribs, grilled fish, jerk lamb
• Use style: Dry rub for grilling or baking; can be mixed with oil for a wet paste marinade
• Dietary: Vegan | No artificial colours
• Part of the Ocho Rios family: Chicken Seasoning | Curry Powder | Oxtail Seasoning | All Purpose Seasoning Salt
• Ships from: Sydney, Australia — nationwide delivery

The Story Behind Jamaican Jerk

Jamaican jerk seasoning has a remarkable history rooted in the island’s mountains. Originally developed by the Maroons — escaped enslaved people who sought refuge in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains — jerk was a method of preserving and flavouring meat using allspice (pimento) wood smoke and fierce spice blends. The name “jerk” refers both to the seasoning and the cooking style: meat is dry-rubbed or marinated with the spice mix, then slow-cooked over pimento wood or grilled over coals. The result is intensely tender, smoky and fiery.

Today, jerk is Jamaica’s most famous culinary export — found everywhere from Kingston street stalls to Michelin-starred kitchens globally. The Ocho Rios brand brings this heritage into a convenient dry seasoning, making authentic jerk accessible for Australian home cooks and BBQ enthusiasts.

Ocho Rios — A Coordinated Jamaican Seasoning Family

The Ocho Rios range is designed as a complete Jamaican kitchen toolkit, with each product serving a specific cooking purpose:

• Chicken Seasoning — mild, all-purpose, for everyday chicken dishes
• Spicy Jerk Seasoning (this product) — hot, BBQ-focused, for jerk-style grilling
• Oxtail Seasoning — rich and herby, for the slow-cooked Jamaican oxtail braise
• Curry Powder — turmeric and allspice forward, for Jamaican curry chicken and goat
• All Purpose Seasoning Salt — the everyday Caribbean salt replacement

How to Use

• Jerk Chicken (dry rub): Pat chicken dry. Apply jerk seasoning generously all over, pressing into the skin. Marinate 2–24 hours. Grill on medium-high heat until charred and cooked through.
• Wet paste: Mix 2 tablespoons seasoning with 1 tablespoon olive oil and juice of half a lime. Coat chicken or pork and marinate overnight.
• Jerk Pork Ribs: Apply rub, wrap in foil, bake at 160°C for 2 hours. Unwrap and finish on BBQ for authentic char.
• Oven jerk: Season chicken thighs, roast at 220°C for 40 minutes. The high heat creates a caramelised bark.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve jerk chicken with rice and peas and fresh scotch bonnet salsa.
• Pair with Walkerswood Las’ Lick Jerk Sauce at the table for extra heat and depth.
• Use on Australian lamb cutlets for a Caribbean-meets-Australian BBQ fusion.

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