Below we will highlight some popular premade jerk seasons and where to get them, along with a list of restaurants to purchase jerk food in the Lower Mainland Vancouver area; and of course, you will hear how you can make jerk seasoning all on your own at home.

Grace wet Jerk Seasoning rub, perfect for marinating chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, or even tofu, to add a spicy and flavorful taste to your chosen source of protein (Haughton July 2023).

Stores:

  1. Walmart (international aisle)
  2. 7 Days Seafood and Grocery (10711 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 2X6)
  3. Caribbean Market (804 12th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 4K1)
Maggie dry jerk seasoning rub is suitable to be applied to meats, steamed vegetables, rice, and soups to add that extra kick that the taste buds cannot resist (Haughton, August 2023). 

Stores:

  1. Walmart (international aisle)
  2. 7 Days Seafood and Grocery (10711 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 2X6)
  3. Caribbean Market (804 12th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 4K1)
Walkerswood Jerk seasoning is the hallmark brand for commercialized jerk seasoning (Haughton, August 2023).

Stores:

  1. Walmart (international aisle)
  2. 7 Days Seafood and Grocery (10711 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 2X6)
  3. Caribbean Market (804 12th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 4K1)
Jerk Marinades are perfect for seasoning meats such as chicken, pork, and beef, once marinated your meat will explode with rich, juicy, and spicey jerk flavor (Haughton, August 2023).

Stores:

  1. Walmart (international aisle)
  2. 7 Days Seafood and Grocery (10711 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 2X6)
  3. Caribbean Market (804 12th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 4K1)
BBQ Jerk Marinade is a delicious blend of spicy, and sweet with a hint of tangy, making a great BBQ option all year round (Haughton, July 2023).

Stores:

  1. Walmart (international aisle)
  2. 7 Days Seafood and Grocery (10711 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 2X6)
  3. Caribbean Market (804 12th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 4K1)
Fairly new commercial jerk brand, but definitely a good source of jerk flavours that your palette will enjoy (Haughton, July 2023).

Stores:

  1. Walmart (international aisle)
  2. 7 Days Seafood and Grocery (10711 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 2X6)
  3. Caribbean Market (804 12th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 4K1)

Restaurants

You can find jerk dishes as a menu option at any of the following restaurants:

  1. Tommies Jerk (location 5337 180 St, Surrey, BC V3S 4K5)
  2. Di Reggae Cafe (Location: 13593 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 2V1)
  3. PG’s Jamaican Restaurant (location: 1387 Johnston Rd, White Rock, BC V4B 3Z3)
  4. Coolrunnings Bistro (Location: 5814 Riverside St, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1T6)
  5. Riddim & Spice (location: 1945 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A8)
  6. Calabash Bistro (Location 428 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J7)
  7. The Loft Lounge (Location: 1184 Denman St #203, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M9)

DIY Jerk

There is no rocket science to making jerk seasoning, so why not do it yourself?

Marcia Hutchinson holder of Heart Trust NTA level 4 certification in culinary arts and cooking, and level 3 in pastry and design. She has also worked at various renowned restaurants in the Jamaica restaurant industry including being head chef at a popular Jamaican jerk spot ‘Scotties Jerk Hut’ – will walk us through a quick simple way to make jerk seasoning at home.

Marcia Hutchinson – Jamaican chef for more than a decade walks us through how to make jerk seasoning in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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Recipe

5 sprigs thyme

1 large onion

4 green onions

8 pimento seeds

3 whole scotch bonnet peppers

7 cloves garlic

1\4 cup vinegar

2 tbsp olive oil

1\4 tsp salt

1 tsp ginger

Direction:

Wash, chop, and combine all ingredients in a blender.

Blend until a smooth consistency is achieved.

Enjoy.