Royal Montego Jerk Seasoning 113g

What is Royal Montego Jerk Seasoning?

Royal Montego Jerk Seasoning is a premium dry jerk spice blend following the traditional Jamaican jerk formula that has been used in the Blue Mountains and Boston Bay, Portland since the 17th century. The Maroons of Jamaica — descendants of escaped enslaved Africans — developed jerk cooking as a method of seasoning and slow-smoking wild boar, and their recipes form the basis of every authentic jerk product today. Royal Montego honours this heritage with a blend built on allspice (pimento), Scotch bonnet pepper, dried thyme, garlic, ginger, and warm spices.

Key Facts

• Net Weight: 113g
• Brand: Royal Montego Trading
• Key Ingredients: Allspice, Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg
• Heat level: Medium–Hot
• Best for: Chicken, pork ribs, lamb, prawns, cauliflower steaks
• Dietary: No MSG, gluten-free

How to Use Royal Montego Jerk Seasoning

For jerk chicken, combine 2 tablespoons of Royal Montego Jerk Seasoning with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and the juice of one lime. Score chicken pieces and rub the marinade deeply into the cuts. Marinate overnight for best results. Grill on the BBQ over medium heat for 35–45 minutes, turning every 10 minutes. The allspice and Scotch bonnet will caramelise into a smoky, aromatic crust. Serve with Jamaican Rice and Peas (try Royal Montego Green Gungo Peas) and fried plantain.

Why Royal Montego Jerk Seasoning?

• ✔ Authentic allspice and Scotch bonnet — not a generic chilli blend
• ✔ Balanced heat — real Caribbean kick without being extreme
• ✔ Pairs perfectly with the full Royal Montego range
• ✔ Great value 113g size — enough for 4–6 cooking sessions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between jerk seasoning (dry) and jerk sauce (wet)?

Dry jerk seasoning is a spice rub applied directly to meat and is ideal for BBQ grilling and oven roasting, as it creates a caramelised crust. Wet jerk sauce or marinade is a liquid or paste used for marinating and basting, producing a more moist result. Royal Montego Jerk Seasoning is a dry blend, giving you maximum flexibility to use it as a rub, or mix with oil and citrus to create a wet marinade.

Is Royal Montego Jerk Seasoning very hot?

Royal Montego Jerk Seasoning is medium-hot. The Scotch bonnet chilli provides genuine Caribbean heat, but it’s tempered by allspice, cinnamon, and thyme. Use less for a milder result.

Where can I buy Royal Montego Jerk Seasoning in Australia?

Royal Montego Jerk Seasoning 113g is available at Caribbean Sydney, shipping Australia-wide.