The secret behind jerk is "Jamaican jerk spice". This is used as a marinade, and rubbed into the meat before cooking. It is best to make some light cuts in the meat, rub the jerk spice into those and the meat generally, and then marinade the meat over night in the 'fridge, before cooking the following day. Jamaican jerk spice is actually a mixture of several different spices, which in combination produce a fiery but tasty flavor. The ingredients in jerk spice include pimento (also known as "Jamaican allspice"), Scotch bell peppers, as well as cinnamon, cloves, garlic, nutmeg and thyme. Chopped onions and scallions may also be added to the jerk spice mixture.
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