Jamaican Jerk Chicken Research
Carnell Jackson
September 22, 2011
BUSG-178-105
Mrs. Tricia Jeanfreau
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
A Taste of the Caribbean
When I received this writing assignment, and I saw I had the option on writing about any particular recipe; I immediately called up my Jamaican friend, Bob Marley, and my Mom who got married in Jamaica. My mom said: "Oh, I have a really great recipe from the Hotel's Executive Chef, where your Dad and I got married. But it's in the garage and I don't know what box it's in." Luckily, my friend Bob gave me his coveted family recipe. But first you probably want to know what Jerk means and there are a few different theories on that.
One is that, it evolved from the ancient Arawak Indians teaching …show more content…
With the machine on, add the soy sauce and oil in a steady stream. Pour the marinade into a large, shallow dish, add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight and once ready to cook, bring the chicken to room temperature before proceeding to the barbeque grill.
Step two: Soak your preference of woodchips or chunks and light the charcoal grill and set it up for indirect cooking. Open the vents all the way open until your thermometer reads 225-230 degrees. Once your charcoal has become ash-gray and have reach the desired temperature, partially closed the vents and put the chicken on the opposite side of the charcoal. Closed the lid, and let your chicken cook low and slow for approximately one hour and thirty minutes or until the juices run clear from your meat. Last but not least, sit back and enjoy this wonderful meal with your favorite drink, just as if you were
September 22, 2011
BUSG-178-105
Mrs. Tricia Jeanfreau
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
A Taste of the Caribbean
When I received this writing assignment, and I saw I had the option on writing about any particular recipe; I immediately called up my Jamaican friend, Bob Marley, and my Mom who got married in Jamaica. My mom said: "Oh, I have a really great recipe from the Hotel's Executive Chef, where your Dad and I got married. But it's in the garage and I don't know what box it's in." Luckily, my friend Bob gave me his coveted family recipe. But first you probably want to know what Jerk means and there are a few different theories on that.
One is that, it evolved from the ancient Arawak Indians teaching …show more content…
With the machine on, add the soy sauce and oil in a steady stream. Pour the marinade into a large, shallow dish, add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight and once ready to cook, bring the chicken to room temperature before proceeding to the barbeque grill.
Step two: Soak your preference of woodchips or chunks and light the charcoal grill and set it up for indirect cooking. Open the vents all the way open until your thermometer reads 225-230 degrees. Once your charcoal has become ash-gray and have reach the desired temperature, partially closed the vents and put the chicken on the opposite side of the charcoal. Closed the lid, and let your chicken cook low and slow for approximately one hour and thirty minutes or until the juices run clear from your meat. Last but not least, sit back and enjoy this wonderful meal with your favorite drink, just as if you were