Caribbean Green Jerk Seasoning

Try green jerk spices on beef, chicken, pork, seafood, tofu, or your favorite vegetables. It also makes a fresh-tasting lively base for dressings, marinades, sauces, soups, and curry.

We grill jerk chicken often. It’s one of our all-time favorite meals. In fact, we even served it at our wedding. Green jerk, which we used to call Bajan, is jerk’s more herby and less spicy cousin. The flavor profile is spot on and it’s a great way to share one of the Caribbean’s proudest flavor traditions with friends and family who can’t quite stand the heat. Not that there’s anything wrong with that!

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When Janet and I traveled to Barbados in search of authentic Bajan seasoning, we discovered a vibrant style often called “green seasoning.” Fresh herbs, scallions, garlic, and chiles are blended into a lively paste that forms the base of many local dishes. We call our dry version Caribbean Green Jerk because it feels like the younger sibling of Jamaican Jerk. It’s just as flavorful, but greener, fresher, and more approachable. This seasoning is built on thyme, garlic, and allspice, with just enough habanero heat to wake up the dish without overwhelming it. It’s a great way to introduce anyone sensitive to spicy heat to the bold flavors of jerk – even kids! Using Green Jerk at home: For a quick paste, mix equal parts seasoning, water, and oil. For a marinade perfect for grilling, combine 6 Tbsp of seasoning with 3 Tbsp olive oil, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 6 Tbsp vinegar, 6 Tbsp orange juice, and 4 Tbsp lime juice. Marinate chicken or pork for 4 to 12 hours before cooking for bright, herb-forward flavor.

This spice blend shares roots with Jamaican Jerk, but leans into bold herbs rather than just heat. Traditionally, it’s made with fresh herbs, spices, and chiles. We’ve captured those lively flavors in a dry blend so it's easy to keep nearby and ready to sprinkle whenever you want a little extra flavor.

To make a paste out of this blend, mix together equal parts water, oil, and Caribbean Green Jerk Seasoning.

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Caribbean Green Jerk Seasoning Q&A

What is Caribbean Green Jerk Seasoning seasoning made of??

Typically, Caribbean Green Jerk Seasoning ingredients include fresh herbs like thyme, parsley, and marjoram, blended with fresh green onion, garlic, and bonnet peppers. Our dry version of this green seasoning contains a similar combination of these herbs and spices in dried form.

Where does Caribbean Green Jerk Seasoning seasoning come from?

Caribbean Green Jerk Seasoning seasoning, otherwise known as Bajan seasoning, comes from the island of Barbados.

What does Caribbean Green Jerk Seasoning seasoning taste like?

Caribbean Green Jerk Seasoning seasoning tastes herby, citrusy and a bit spicy in its overall flavor.