Best 6 Jamaican Jerk Brine For Chicken Pork Recipes

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Jamaican jerk brine for chicken or pork is a flavorful and aromatic marinade that infuses the meat with a unique blend of spices and herbs. This traditional Jamaican recipe is a perfect way to add a kick to your grilled or roasted chicken or pork, and it's surprisingly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and authentic Jamaican jerk brine that will make your taste buds dance.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN



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Hot, succulent Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a tropical treat. You'll love the heat and flavor of this fiery marinade.

Provided by Yardie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
4 limes, juiced
1 cup water
2 teaspoons ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped green onions
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 habanero peppers, chopped

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a medium bowl. Cover with lime juice and water. Set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, place allspice, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, thyme, ginger, black pepper and vegetable oil. Blend well, then mix in onions, green onions, garlic and habanero peppers until almost smooth.
  • Pour most of the blended marinade mixture into bowl with chicken, reserving a small amount to use as a basting sauce while cooking. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  • Brush grill grate with oil. Cook chicken slowly on the preheated grill. Turn frequently, basting often with remaining marinade mixture. Cook to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 473.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

JAMAICAN JERK BRINE



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Make and share this Jamaican Jerk Brine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle S.

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 1 gallon, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup kosher salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 quarts chicken stock, unsalted
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 cup white vinegar
4 scotch bonnet peppers, stemmed and minced
1/2 cup green onion, minced
1/2 cup lime juice, fresh
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons thyme, fresh
2 tablespoons allspice
2 tablespoons garlic
3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons rubbed sage
2 teaspoons ginger, peeled and grated
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in stock and bring to a boil.
  • Stir to ensure salt and brown sugar dissolve.
  • Smell and add more spices if its not strong enough.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Place turkey in brine bag (or chicken).
  • Add cold water until turkey is completely covered.
  • Let sit in brine for 1 hour for each pound.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1636.5, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 57.6, Sodium 87727.8, Carbohydrate 293.7, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 206.6, Protein 57.7

JAMAICAN JERK BRINE FOR CHICKEN, PORK ....



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Kosher salt, which is preferred due to it's lack of impurities if using table salt use 1/2 the amount.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 12h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups hot water
1 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons jamaican jerk spice
4 lbs roasting chickens

Steps:

  • Dissolve salt and sugar in hot water add remaining ingredients and 2 cups of ice cubes to cool it. Place a 4 pound cleaned and dried chicken in a freezer zip lock bag pour brine over chicken and top with water to cover. Close bag trying to remove as much air as possible. Brine in refrigerator overnight 8-12 hours. If not ready to cook remove from brine rinse well and place back in the refrigerator till ready to cook.
  • Proceed with cooking method you desire.
  • Roast, Grill, Rotisserie cooking to internal temperature of 175.
  • Let rest 10-15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.7, Fat 46.5, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 213.9, Sodium 28500.9, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 13.4, Protein 50.4

JAMAICAN JERKED PORK AND CHICKEN



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Provided by Michele Evans

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h25m

Yield Six to eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 6 1/2-pound pork shoulder, or 6 1-inch-thick loin pork chops
3 chicken breasts, split, with skin on
6 chicken legs
2 ounces whole allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 scallions (white part and 1 inch of green each), chopped
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh serrano or other hot pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 bay leaves, crumbled
Pickapeppa sauce (see note)

Steps:

  • Cut away the rind and most of the fat from the pork. Remove all the meat from the bones and cut it into pieces about one-and-a-half-inches thick and three or four inches long.
  • Put the pork pieces and the chicken in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • To prepare the seasoning, heat the allspice berries over medium heat in a small heavy saucepan for three or four minutes, stirring often until heated through.
  • Two tablespoons at a time, crush the berries in a mortar and pestle until all are cracked.
  • In a medium-size bowl, combine the crushed berries, nutmeg, cinnamon, scallions, garlic, pepper and one tablespoon of the vinegar. Crush into a pasty mixture.
  • Add the rest of the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Mix well.
  • Turn the mixture over the pork and chicken and rub the meat with the seasoning, coating it evenly. Cover and refrigerate for two hours or overnight.
  • Cook the jerked pork and chicken on the grill over hot coals or on a gas-heated barbecue as far away from the heat source as possible, at least six inches. Cover with the lid. Turn the meat every 10 minutes for about one hour, until done. If desired, halfway through the cooking time, toss one teaspoon of whole allspice berries into the fire.
  • Cut the cooked pork into one-third-inch slices and serve with the chicken. Accompany with Pickapeppa sauce.

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: 3-pound chicken, scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, garlic, fresh thyme, ground allspice, onions, light brown sugar, nutmeg, minced ginger, olive oil, lime juice, white vinegar, salt, pepper

Provided by Jordan Ballantine

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3-pound chicken
3 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
½ tablespoon nutmeg
½ tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ cup white vinegar
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken by removing the backbone using a pair of kitchen shears or a sharp knife. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and and flatten it down to spread the chicken out as much as possible.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the peppers, garlic, thyme, allspice, onions, brown sugar, nutmeg, ginger, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Remove the foil or plastic wrap and roast the chicken for 45-50 minutes, until cooked through. Rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board before carving and serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 8 grams

JERK CHICKEN



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Provided by Kwame Onwuachi

Categories     main-dish

Time P2DT3h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon allspice berries
1 Scotch bonnet chile, halved
1 head garlic, halved lengthwise
One 1-inch piece ginger, sliced with skin on
4 ounces ice
2 1/2 pounds skin-on chicken thighs and legs
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped scallions (about 3 scallions)
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from about 3 cloves)
1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 bay leaf
1 Scotch bonnet chile, minced (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
5 tablespoons reserved Jerk Paste Marinade
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
Canola oil, for the grill

Steps:

  • For the brine: Add the salt, sugar, allspice, chile, garlic, ginger and 1 quart water to a large pot and stir to combine. Place over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and cook until the salt and sugar have dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the brine over the ice in a large bowl and let cool to room temperature. Add the chicken to the brine, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • For the jerk paste marinade: Stir together the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tamarind paste, scallions, thyme, minced garlic, minced ginger, allspice, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and chiles in a medium bowl. Reserve 5 tablespoons for the Jerk BBQ Sauce and set aside.
  • Remove the chicken from the brine; discard the brine. Pat the chicken dry, then toss to coat with the jerk paste marinade, slightly massaging it into the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • For the jerk BBQ sauce: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add the onions, garlic, ginger and the reserved 5 tablespoons of Jerk Paste Marinade and simmer until the onions are translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the ketchup and brown sugar and summer over low heat until the sauce is deep red and caramelized, about 30 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  • To cook the chicken: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron grill pan over medium heat until very hot, about 10 minutes, then add some oil to the pan. Working in batches, remove the chicken from marinade (reserve the marinade), place the chicken on the grill pan skin-side down and cook until well charred, flipping them halfway through, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the reserved marinade. Continue with the remaining chicken. Transfer the baking sheet the oven and cook until the chicken is tender but not falling off the bone, about 45 minutes. Turn the broiler on for the last minutes and broil until the skin crisps.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven, brush it with some of the Jerk BBQ Sauce and let it rest 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with the remaining Jerk BBQ Sauce on the side.

Tips:

  • Use a glass or ceramic container for brining, not metal.
  • Make sure the chicken or pork is completely submerged in the brine.
  • Brine the chicken or pork for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
  • The longer you brine the chicken or pork, the more flavorful it will be.
  • You can use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor your brine.
  • Be sure to taste the brine before using it to make sure it is not too salty.
  • After brining, rinse the chicken or pork thoroughly before cooking.

Conclusion:

Jamaican jerk brine is a great way to add flavor and moisture to chicken or pork. It is easy to make and can be used with a variety of spices and herbs. Whether you are grilling, roasting, or frying your chicken or pork, brining it in a Jamaican jerk brine will help you create a delicious and memorable meal.

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