🍴 Authentic Jamaican Recipes – Flavorful Caribbean Dishes You Can Make at Home

Welcome to our kitchen! These authentic Jamaican recipes celebrate the vibrant flavors, spices, and cultural influences that make Caribbean cuisine truly unforgettable. Whether you’re grilling jerk pork, simmering spicy chicken, or preparing classic rice and peas, these dishes bring island tradition to your table.

🥩 25th Street Jerk Pork Ribs – Authentic Jamaican BBQ Recipe

Meta Description: Tender, smoky, and spicy – these authentic Jamaican jerk pork ribs are slow-grilled to perfection with a rich, flavorful marinade.

📌 Overview

  • Servings: 3–4

  • Prep Time: 15 mins (plus marinating)

  • Cook Time: ~4 hrs

  • Total Time: ~4.5 hrs

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 2 tbsp red wine or red wine vinegar

  • ½ cup Dwyer Jamaican Jerk Rub

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 3½ – 4 lbs pork ribs (baby back preferred)

  • ¼ cup orange juice

🔥 Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Add ribs and coat thoroughly.

  2. Cover and marinate for 3–4 hours in the refrigerator.

  3. Preheat a charcoal grill for low, indirect heat (~225°F). Rake coals to one side and place a drip pan next to them.

  4. Grill ribs over the drip pan for about 4 hours, turning often and basting with the marinade.

  5. Add black pepper to the marinade if you prefer more heat. Add coals as needed to maintain temperature.

  6. During the last 10 minutes, dust the ribs with a light layer of jerk rub for an extra flavor boost.

  7. Serve hot with cold beer, reggae music, and plenty of napkins!

💡 Pro Tip: Always cook jerk meat “low and slow” to lock in smoky, spicy flavor.

🐟 Grilled Stuffed Snapper with Salsa Sauce – Caribbean-Style Fish Recipe

Meta Description: Try this easy Jamaican grilled snapper recipe stuffed with fresh herbs, citrus, cheese, and chorizo — perfect with rice and salsa.

📌 Overview

  • Servings: 4

  • Prep Time: 20 mins

  • Cook Time: 12–15 mins

  • Total Time: ~35 mins

📝 Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 4 whole 1-lb snapper (or catfish/trout), cleaned and butterflied

  • 1 tbsp Dwyer Jamaican All-Purpose Seasoning

  • Kosher salt and black pepper

  • 2 cups thinly sliced red onion

  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 1-inch strips

  • 4 oz thinly sliced chorizo

  • 1 lime, thinly sliced

  • 4 oz fresh cilantro

  • 1 oz fresh dill

🔥 Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or oven to medium heat.

  2. Rinse fish, rub inside and out with olive oil, and season with all-purpose seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  3. Stuff each fish with onion, cheese, chorizo, lime, cilantro, and dill. Tie closed with kitchen twine.

  4. Grill for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway. Fish is done when opaque and flakes easily.

  5. Rest for 5–8 minutes before serving. Pair with white rice and picante salsa.

💡 Pro Tip: Substitute snapper with trout or catfish for a delicious twist on this Caribbean favorite.

🍚 Jamaican Rice and Peas – Traditional Caribbean Side Dish

Meta Description: Classic Jamaican rice and peas made with coconut milk, thyme, and red kidney beans — the perfect side for jerk chicken or grilled fish.

📌 Overview

  • Servings: 6–8

  • Prep Time: 10 mins (plus soaking)

  • Cook Time: ~1 hr 15 mins

  • Total Time: ~1 hr 25 mins

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight

  • 4 cups coconut milk

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 medium onion, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

  • 3 cups long-grain rice, washed

  • 2 cups water

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 1 tbsp sugar

🔥 Instructions

  1. Drain soaked beans and place in a saucepan with coconut milk.

  2. Cook over medium heat until beans are tender (about 1 hour).

  3. Add rice, water, thyme, garlic, onion, salt, and sugar. Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed (15–20 mins).

  4. Fluff with a fork and serve hot with jerk meats or fish.

💡 Keyword Tip: This “rice and peas” is a Caribbean staple — never call it “beans and rice” in Jamaica!

🍗 Jerk Chicken in a Pot – Easy One-Pot Jamaican Chicken Recipe

Meta Description: This one-pot Jamaican jerk chicken is simmered in soy, rum, onions, and spices for tender, flavorful results every time.

📌 Overview

  • Servings: 4

  • Prep Time: 10 mins

  • Cook Time: 40–45 mins

  • Total Time: ~55 mins

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 2 tbsp rum or dry sherry

  • 2 onions, chopped

  • 4 tsp Dwyer Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (mild or hot)

  • 3–4 lbs chicken, skinned and cut into pieces

  • 1 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained (or 2–3 oz fresh)

🔥 Instructions

  1. Combine water, soy sauce, sugar, rum, and onions in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil.

  2. Stir in jerk seasoning and add chicken. Liquid should just cover the meat.

  3. Bring back to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 15–20 mins.

  4. Turn chicken and cook another 20 mins or until fully cooked.

  5. Add mushrooms and cook 1–2 mins. Skim any fat.

  6. Serve hot over rice, potatoes, or pasta — or enjoy it alone.

💡 Pro Tip: This is a great “weeknight jerk chicken” option — no grill needed!

🇯🇲 Tips for Authentic Jerk Cooking (SEO Booster Section)

  • Marinate overnight: More time equals deeper flavor.

  • Use indirect heat: “Low and slow” is the secret to tender, juicy results.

  • Finish with a dry rub: Dusting with extra jerk seasoning at the end adds authentic spice and aroma.

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