Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Step 1

Put all the ingredients listed for Jerk base in a food processor or blender and liquefy.

Step 2

Pour base in a jar and keep refrigerated; the sauce will keep indefinitely, if refrigerated.

Step 3

Use the paste to rub on chicken, then leave the chicken, covered, overnight in refrigerator.

Step 4

Barbecue the chicken over low heat, pour beer over or brush with jerk sauce (prepared sauce below) while grilling.

Step 5

To make the jerk sauce:

Step 6

Add all ingredients listed for the Jerk sauce to a pan over low heat and allow to simmer for 30 minutes to an hour, stirring often. Add more juice or beer to thin the sauce, alternatively, simmer longer for a thicker sauce.

Step 7

Use to baste chicken and/or to serve, spooned over Jerk Chicken.