Ingredient appreciation — what makes Jerk Chicken special

What sets Jerk Chicken apart is the handling of allspice pimento. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the smoky from the jerk pit result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

ackee is legally restricted for export when unripe due to toxicity — an unusual national dish ingredient. The a beach seafood restaurant atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Red Stripe beer as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Jerk Chicken is the place to start.