Insane Jamaican Jerk BBQ!! HUGE MEAT PIT + Jerk Champion in Montego Bay, Jamaica!
If there’s one food you think about when you think of Jamaica, it’s probably Jamaican jerk
And that’s for a pretty good reason – it’s one of the greatest dishes of Jamaica and something they should be proud of. When you’re in Jamaica, you must taste the real deal – and we had a chance to visit one of the best places to eat Jerk pork, and on the same day, Andrew – a Jamaican jerk competition champion, cooked us an entire jerk pig!
Fresh market in Montego Bay – Next we headed to the fresh market in Montego Bay to buy some of the main ingredients to make an entire jerk pig. One of the spices you can’t make jerk without is allspice, known in Jamaica as pimento.
Pineapple Beach – Montego Bay, Jamaica – Here’s where Andrew cooked up his amazing jerk pig. Started with lots of allspice, do a dry rub, and then moving on to the wet marinade that included scotch bonnet, thyme, pimento and a host of other ingredients and spices. The jerk pig turned out outstanding, so much flavor, and full of spice. It was a real treat. Thank you Andrew!
The Pork Pit – Montego Bay, Jamaica – One of the best places to eat Jamaican jerk bbq in all of Jamaica is The Pork Pit, located in Montego Bay. The spices and they way they smoke the meat is just next level. While the whole jerk pig was cooking, we slipped over to the Port Pit for a massive Jamaican food jerk bbq feast of jerk pork and jerk chicken with their stunning scotch bonnet sauce.
How long does the meat marinate before being cooked in the jerk pit?
Montego Bay, Jamaica – a beautiful and vibrant destination with stunning beaches, lush greenery, and a rich culture. But did you know that it’s also home to some of the best jerk BBQ in the world? That’s right, we’re talking about insane Jamaican jerk BBQ, made with traditional spices and techniques that have been perfected over generations.
At the heart of this culinary tradition is the jerk pit – a massive fire pit where cuts of meat are slow-cooked over wood and charcoal. The result is a tender, smoky flavor that’s unlike anything else you’ve ever tasted. And if you’re looking for the ultimate jerk pit experience in Montego Bay, look no further than the Jerk Champion.
The Jerk Champion is a local legend who has been perfecting his craft for over 30 years. He’s won numerous awards for his BBQ, and his jerk pit is truly something to behold. It’s a massive structure made of bricks and metal, with multiple levels for cooking different types of meat. And when the Jerk Champion fires it up, the whole neighborhood is enveloped in the mouth-watering aroma of his sizzling BBQ.
But it’s not just the pit itself that makes the Jerk Champion’s jerk BBQ so special. It’s the ingredients and techniques that he uses. The Jerk Champion starts with a blend of spices that includes scallions, garlic, thyme, cinnamon, allspice, and of course, scotch bonnet peppers. The peppers are what give the jerk BBQ its distinctive heat, so be prepared for a bit of a kick!
Once the ingredients are blended together, the meat is coated in the spice rub and left to marinate for at least 24 hours. Then it’s transferred to the jerk pit, where it’s slow-cooked for several hours until it’s fall-off-the-bone tender. And if you’re lucky enough to visit the Jerk Champion’s pit, you can watch as he expertly bastes the meat with a mixture of beer and butter, adding even more flavor and richness to the already sensational jerk BBQ.
So if you’re planning a trip to Montego Bay, don’t miss out on the chance to try some insane Jamaican jerk BBQ. Head to the Jerk Champion’s pit and let your taste buds be transported to flavor heaven. And be sure to take a napkin – this is messy, finger-licking good!