There’s much more to Jamaican cuisine than beef patties and Jamaican jerk recipes. Akin to the island’s motto, Out of Many, One People, there are savory influences from nearly every culture that has touched the sand. The food is eclectic and relies mostly on fragrant spice blends and simple cooking techniques, making it an easy choice for your next dinner party. When preparing traditional Jamaican food from our Galavante menu, you’ll taste the flavors of India in the Curried Goat, West Africa in the Jerk Pork. Meld these flavors together with indigenous island ingredients, and the meal is unmistakably Jamaican. 

Inspired by a Trip to Round Hill

We went to Round Hill during the pandemic, and it was an oasis to get away from the daily grind of Zoom calls. Round Hill is an institution, where you’ve had everyone from Harry and Meghan, to Blackstone billionaire Stephen Schwarzman on isle. But the theme for everyone who goes to Round Hill is to relax, and enjoy local Jamaican food and culture. This Jamaican jerk recipe will bring you right back to days on the beach and long leisurely lunches.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 small red onion, chopped
2 Scotch Bonnet peppers, seeds removed, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
¼ cup light brown sugar

Directions

This Jamaican jerk recipe can be used with any type of meat, seafood, vegetables and even rice. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Liberally rub the marinade on everything from pork shoulder to chicken, then grill meats over hot charcoal and enjoy.

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