Jamaican jerk seasoning combines allspice (pimento), scotch bonnet or habanero chilli, thyme, garlic and ginger, and it's made for chicken and pork cooked hard over charcoal. Our Jamaican range is Atomic Chicken's Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Rub and Little Brixton's Melbourne-made jerk marinade, rum BBQ sauce and sweet mustard, plus a jerk gift pack. Flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which Jamaican jerk product should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Rub | Atomic Chicken | Dry jerk rub / medium (4/11) | Jerk chicken, pork, prawns |
| Jerk Marinade | Little Brixton | Wet jerk marinade / mild (2/11) | Chicken, pork, seafood, veg |
| Rum and BBQ Sauce | Little Brixton | Rum BBQ sauce / mild (2/11) | Ribs, pulled pork, sticky wings |
| Sweet Mustard | Little Brixton | Habanero sweet mustard / medium (5/11) | Burgers, sandwiches, dips |
| The Jamaican Trio Bundle | Little Brixton | All three sauces / medium (4/11) | Chicken, ribs, pork, wings |
| Big Jerk Energy gift pack | Mixed makers | Jerk and Cajun set / medium (6/11) | Chicken, pork, ribs, wings |
How to cook jerk chicken
- Score chicken thighs or marylands so the seasoning gets into the meat.
- Marinate overnight in jerk marinade, or rub with dry jerk seasoning and a little oil at least an hour ahead.
- Cook over charcoal, starting on indirect heat, then finish over direct heat for the dark, charred crust jerk is known for.
- Brush with Little Brixton's Rum and BBQ Sauce at the end if you like it sticky.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Dry jerk rub vs jerk marinade
A dry rub like Atomic Chicken's builds a crust and suits a quick grill or a smoker cook. A wet marinade like Little Brixton's gets under the skin and into the meat overnight. Plenty of cooks use both: marinate first, then dust with rub before the grill.
Is jerk seasoning hot?
Traditional jerk uses scotch bonnet chillies, so it has a kick, but these are moderate. Little Brixton's Jerk Marinade is mild (2/11) and Atomic Chicken's rub is medium (4/11). Little Brixton's sauces and Atomic Chicken's rub are tagged gluten friendly, and the Rum and BBQ Sauce contains alcohol. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
More island and grill flavour: jerk, Caribbean, chicken, pork and marinades. Makers: Little Brixton and Atomic Chicken.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Jamaican jerk seasoning in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks Atomic Chicken's Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Rub and Little Brixton's jerk marinade, rum BBQ sauce and sweet mustard, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.
What is in Jamaican jerk seasoning?
Jerk seasoning is built on allspice (called pimento in Jamaica), scotch bonnet chilli and thyme, usually with garlic, ginger, onion and spices. Little Brixton's Jerk Marinade uses allspice, thyme, ginger, garlic and habanero.
How long should you marinate jerk chicken?
Overnight in the fridge gives the deepest flavour, though a few hours still works. Score the chicken first so the marinade reaches the meat.
Is jerk seasoning spicy?
Jerk has chilli heat, but how much varies. Little Brixton's Jerk Marinade is mild (2/11) on The Rub Hub's Hub Heat scale and Atomic Chicken's Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Rub is medium (4/11).
What is the difference between jerk and Cajun seasoning?
Jerk is Jamaican, led by allspice, scotch bonnet chilli and thyme. Cajun is from Louisiana and leans on paprika, cayenne, garlic and oregano, without the allspice warmth.