Jerk Essentials

Three distinct expressions of one of Jamaica's most enduring culinary traditions. Jerk Essentials brings together a traditional jerk seasoning paste, a dry jerk rub, and a smoky jerk BBQ sauce — three complementary ways to build, layer, and finish Caribbean jerk flavour at home.

Why We Selected This
Jerk is one of the Caribbean's most recognisable flavour traditions, and this set captures three different approaches to it — the depth of a traditional marinade, the control of a dry rub, and the sharp, smoky finish of a table sauce. Together they cover the full range of jerk cooking, from preparation through to the plate.

How to Enjoy It
Use the jerk seasoning paste as a marinade, the dry seasoning as a rub, and the BBQ sauce as a finishing glaze or table sauce. Suitable for chicken, fish, prawns, vegetables, and slow-cooked dishes, whether grilling, roasting, barbecuing, or cooking indoors. Use each separately or build with all three — the heat and depth adjust naturally as you go.

Caribbean Context
Jerk cooking originated in Jamaica and remains one of the Caribbean's most culturally recognisable food traditions. Recipes and methods vary between households and cooks, but the principles remain consistent — layered seasoning, aromatic spice, pimento, chilli, smoke, and flavour developed slowly rather than rushed.

Product Details
Includes: Dunn's River Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (Jar) (300g), Dunn's River Jerk Seasoning (Dry) (100g), and Grace Jerk BBQ Sauce (375g)
Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening where stated on packaging.

Ingredients
Dunn's River Jamaican Jerk Seasoning: Water, Scotch Bonnet Peppers, Onion, Salt, Vinegar, Sugar, Garlic, Pimento, Thyme, Black Pepper, Modified Corn Starch, Acetic Acid, Colour (Paprika Extract), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).

Dunn's River Jerk Seasoning (Dry): Salt, Spices (including Pimento and Chilli), Sugar, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Thyme, Flavour Enhancer (Monosodium Glutamate), Colour (Paprika Extract), Anti-Caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide).

Grace Jerk BBQ Sauce: Water, Sugar, Tomato Paste, Jerk Seasoning Blend (3%) (Onion Powder, Salt, Sugar, Spices, Rice Flour, Flavour Enhancer: E621, Acidity Regulator: E262, Garlic Powder, Herbs, Yeast Extract Powder, Orange Juice Powder), Modified Corn Starch, Acid: Acetic Acid, Smoke Flavouring, Habanero Mash (Scotch Bonnet, Habanero Peppers, Salt), Ground Pimento, Onion Powder, Acid: Citric Acid, Preservative: E202, Colour: Ammonia Caramel, Salt.

Allergy Advice
May contain traces of Celery, Mustard and Wheat (Gluten). Always refer to individual product packaging for the most up-to-date ingredient and allergen information before consumption.

Additional Information
Countries of origin: Jamaica and United Kingdom | Suitable for grilling, roasting and barbecuing | Use each component separately or build with all three