How To Make Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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  • Chef Kwame Onwuachi of Kith/Kin in Washington DC is in the Munchies Test Kitchen to share everything there is to know about making Jamaican jerk chicken. Kwame celebrates this iconic Caribbean dish by honoring its history and its cooking method, which requires brining and smoking the chicken. He creates a jerk paste from scratch with ingredients like soy sauce, thyme, Scotch bonnet peppers, tamarind paste, cinnamon, and more. Finally, he serves the jerk chicken with a simple jerk barbecue sauce.
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  • @rhdagreat4880
    @rhdagreat4880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1615

    “There’s history behind it, but there’s also technique and care” applies to so much .

    • @joetierney2
      @joetierney2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      RHDaGreat REAL TALK FAM

    • @ryanwallace3101
      @ryanwallace3101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      There is way more to the story than what he said but its a cooking show not a history lesson involving the Taino/ Arawak Indian tribes, escaped African slaves evading the British called the Maroons.

    • @loerkue
      @loerkue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's history in slavery too. Doesn't make it good.

    • @TheodoreBrosevelt
      @TheodoreBrosevelt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@loerkue Depends on your beliefs

    • @buildtherapy8842
      @buildtherapy8842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That history he gave is not true. He does not know what he is talking about. I should know I am Jamaican.

  • @AMA2much
    @AMA2much 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3244

    Oh yeah, this guy needs to be a regular on here no doubt

    • @AMA2much
      @AMA2much 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      twistedblktrekie oh wow, didn’t know that. He seemed way too good on camera for it to be his first time lol.

    • @happyj313
      @happyj313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree

    • @jl8410
      @jl8410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      tmd1 he knows his shit. His resume is impeccable.

    • @DR-pl2zi
      @DR-pl2zi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts

    • @David-jx2nv
      @David-jx2nv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Smd Idgaf no it's because his energy and how he performs well on camera. If they would've said it on a white chef u wouldn't ask if it's because his color smh

  • @mmiller8373
    @mmiller8373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    I'm here to learn how to make this myself,because this brother at my job been selling food; $10/plate. Recently he said he was going to make jerk chicken and it was going to be "the best jerk chicken ever". Lol. Nigga boiled the chicken, shredded the meat then drizzled jerk sauce on top. Served with coleslaw and burnt fries. I respect the hustle but I was heated like a mutherf***** lol.

    • @smittywurban4485
      @smittywurban4485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Oh god no! Lol

    • @hotcrazycatladyme168
      @hotcrazycatladyme168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The nerve of him. I'm surprised his business didn't go belly up. No one is going to eat that and think it's Jerk Chicken, regardless of how many different ways people make it. Boiled chicken? Yuck. And he didn't even boil it in the sauce at least? And no rice? Who eats fries with Jerk Chicken? Your brother is nuts. You're brave for declaring him your kin. I'm kinda mad at you just for being close to him and not talking sense into him LOL.

    • @mmiller8373
      @mmiller8373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hotcrazycatladyme168 lol I'm all for anything that moves the culture forward, but he was wrong for that boiled jerk chicken. You right too; french fries? Nah. I didn't put it in my comment but he also served it with chowmein. Well, sorta like chowmein 😂. I was big mad.

    • @mmiller8373
      @mmiller8373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @King Tubbzz He got a spot he sell food out of?.

    • @mmiller8373
      @mmiller8373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @King Tubbzz whats his IG? i wanna check it out.

  • @alexreeve8047
    @alexreeve8047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +735

    You can’t make jerk chicken without someone telling you that isn’t jerk chicken😂

    • @cardigansarecool
      @cardigansarecool 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Accurate as fuck

    • @MillionaireMarlon
      @MillionaireMarlon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts on facts

    • @oswaldclarke7775
      @oswaldclarke7775 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      because its not, not exactly..duhhhh deal with it

    • @ememe1412
      @ememe1412 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@oswaldclarke7775 because they call it 'real' but do steps like brining or don't use pimiento wood to smoke it like Yard...

  • @MCLuviin
    @MCLuviin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3203

    This dude giving us a cooking class along with history, english and comedy.

    • @SeymourKitty
      @SeymourKitty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Said like a true Caucasian

    • @finngreene9522
      @finngreene9522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      @@SeymourKitty fuck off, stop making everything racial dumbass

    • @winstontownsend2516
      @winstontownsend2516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@finngreene9522 he is wrong it wasn't the taeno it was the maroons the africans who escaped and fled to the mountains,the creat jerk chicken.

    • @kanyewest2729
      @kanyewest2729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@finngreene9522 stop crying damn, pressed over nothing

    • @wock6496
      @wock6496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Finn Greene Said like a true Caucasian

  • @chaebrevitt1644
    @chaebrevitt1644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1796

    As a Jamaican, I approve this message. He had me at the jerk sauce but really had me with the pimento wood. Best I've seen in a while. 🇯🇲

    • @lelandgaunt9985
      @lelandgaunt9985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      I made some jerk sauce last night.

    • @joncena168
      @joncena168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He had me at worchesire sauce lol. I struggle with that all the time! But yea this dudes legit.

    • @TheO416
      @TheO416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      no offence im just wondering, the skin looks kinda burnt doesnt that overtake the flavor or the Jerk-sauce or is that just the coloration of the jerksauce ?

    • @jeremydavis5661
      @jeremydavis5661 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Thom Mallens caramelization plus smoke

    • @rolandobailey4770
      @rolandobailey4770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      nope nope

  • @johnletturo4782
    @johnletturo4782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Ever since I followed this amazing recipe, my son buys me 3 whole chickens to cut up, brine, marinate, and bake (can't BBQ)... I will never ever cook jerk chicken any other way. Absolutely the best jerk chicken I've ever made and tasted. Thank you for the recipe and the history. You're right to the point and a good teacher.

    • @jimmybrown2040
      @jimmybrown2040 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      say mane it's not jerk chicken if it's not on a grill tho😂😂😂😂

    • @sky3_ow
      @sky3_ow ปีที่แล้ว +22

      ​@@jimmybrown2040you cant make jerk chicken without someone telling you its not jerk chicken

    • @jimmybrown2040
      @jimmybrown2040 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @uKin ... it damn sure is not in a oven tho bro that's a fact... I know wht you saying but you know wht I'm saying as well

  • @casualuser8064
    @casualuser8064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +560

    So I’ve made this from the recipe on the site about five times now because it’s so good, but I thought I’d share a few things I’ve opted to change along the way: if you use the volumes listed on the website the jerk “paste” will be pretty dilute. Try adding about half of the soy sauce, purée, then thin to your liking from there. I’ve found that the extra night of marination isn’t really necessary, I’ll go straight from the brine after the first day onto the grill. I also don’t make the BBQ sauce anymore because it doesn’t have as much jerk character as I want. Instead I liberally coat all the chicken in jerk paste then thin the rest of the paste (roughly half of the batch will be left) with a little bit of vinegar and just baste with that. Takes about 45 mins to cook fully on my smoker and is by far the best grilled chicken I’ve ever made at home. Again, just what I’ve done to modify the recipe to my taste but definitely worth trying it as written first too.

    • @shantayhightower8850
      @shantayhightower8850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed.

    • @cliftt
      @cliftt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      As he said, u are the boss of your sauce.

    • @andycalimara
      @andycalimara 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Lies. Season that meat overnight. No West Indian seasons their meat and cooks it on the same day. None.

    • @cliftt
      @cliftt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@andycalimara 😂 Facts. He meant imitation jerk. Or "The Jerk" chicken. Similar to the way that Taco Bell is Mexican.

    • @casualuser8064
      @casualuser8064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@andycalimara The chicken goes in a seasoned brine for 24 hours, not sure what you’re reading differently.

  • @LiloRolland
    @LiloRolland 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3525

    Thanks for not playing generic Jamaican music.

    • @jello788
      @jello788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Thanks for your icon :) reference please?

    • @Hengel_Andrews
      @Hengel_Andrews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      I kinda wanted the steel pan music

    • @gundabalf
      @gundabalf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      yeah, a real life saver

    • @chadaneharris1388
      @chadaneharris1388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Lol yh you right it will just make it corny .. 🇯🇲

    • @newandroidfan
      @newandroidfan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      "bomboclat, sok yo moda"

  • @jamesandrew1117
    @jamesandrew1117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +771

    This young man is entertaining and informative. He is a great teacher!

    • @varun009
      @varun009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's a munchies vid, dude. They're pretty much always good. Shits run by "vice" which is owned by HBO in turn.

    • @chrisbarr1359
      @chrisbarr1359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why did he have to say "what the fuck" during his instructions? That limits who I will share this with. Shows he is not refined and he's still a ghetto guy.

    • @varun009
      @varun009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Yongo Bazuk God damn. I didnt know. I'm still not gonna dismiss them outright. Their original reporting is still pretty good.

    • @trinaking4012
      @trinaking4012 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Yongo Bazuk yet here you are in the comments after watching his video. Care to post a recipe that we can all use?

    • @trinaking4012
      @trinaking4012 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Yongo Bazuk I'm about to make this recipe now, sans barbecue sauce. I didn't think it was needed either. I hope it turns out well!

  • @Daniel-xu6kd
    @Daniel-xu6kd ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I cook for a living and have a new co worker in my kitchen. She is a bit older and from Jamaica. She operated her own Jamaican restaurant previously. She has made it a thing to cook staff meal for us every day. Ive had Jerk chicken, Chicken Curry, Shrimp Curry, some really good soups and her rice is amazing, perfect light and fluffy rice. Ive been inspired to learn as much as I can from her in the month we have left. Also thanks for showing us how you do your Jerk Chicken. You're a great teacher!

  • @Zaga_Zow
    @Zaga_Zow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This dish is sacred to all Jamaicans 🇯🇲. I therefore say this on behalf of my people “ Well done!!!!, we are proud” 👏 “

    • @bookyjollis9550
      @bookyjollis9550 ปีที่แล้ว

      Di man a show dem the history so dem put respect on it and remember it’s a sacred dish from Jamaica not from some random place outta space..lol always a onelove as bobmarley said an da chicken look Maad bro,big up yuh self boss!😊❤

  • @Hyperchick10hg
    @Hyperchick10hg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +483

    Love that he spoke on the history behind the dish! Would be cool to see more of that!

    • @Youtubeexpert420
      @Youtubeexpert420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @No No lol

    • @MrJulmu
      @MrJulmu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @No No Im not sure where you heard that, but indeed jerk was maroons doings who werent indigenous, but they did live with taino. So he isnt that wrong

    • @MichaelCouture87
      @MichaelCouture87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Pretty sure you're the only one who heard it that way, No No. But continue that long tradition you people have of calling everyone else an outraged, triggered, snowflake, while also making yourself a victim in situations where literally nobody was saying anything insulting.
      Very on brand.

    • @buildtherapy8842
      @buildtherapy8842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That history is not correct. He doesn't know what he is talking about.

    • @ravensfootball33
      @ravensfootball33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MichaelCouture87 you sound like a whole bitch boy

  • @JoseMartinez-sy7pu
    @JoseMartinez-sy7pu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +811

    “Be the boss of your sauce”. Wise Words from a Wise Man 😂

    • @JoeMcBroom
      @JoeMcBroom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Chef John would be proud

    • @weareyoungfamily5746
      @weareyoungfamily5746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My recipe home madw jerk sauce, oven jerk chicken Jamaican Style th-cam.com/video/uejxc3Snf74/w-d-xo.html

    • @danterosenberg7506
      @danterosenberg7506 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gucci mane has entered the chat

    • @korbinblack
      @korbinblack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Best jerk chicken I ever had was road side in Ocho Rios Jamaica. It was cooked on a grocery cart flipped on its side served with a Sorrel Red Stripe.

    • @rogeralvarez3317
      @rogeralvarez3317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Uses store bought ketchup right after

  • @tristanroderic
    @tristanroderic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for giving the Taino people recognition...I loved your video and the way you presented..sooo down to Earth..you are an amazing Chef...and I can cook,really good..but I loved what you did..BE BLESSED BROTHER..

  • @kevinsapokguy
    @kevinsapokguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I fucking love this guy such a good dude and extremely knowledgeable with each element he incorporates into this dish.

  • @s1r3n1971
    @s1r3n1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1082

    That little history lesson was awesome, I’ll never have jerk again without remembering & being grateful for the bravery & perseverance of the Caribbean natives!

    • @Kingfisher1215
      @Kingfisher1215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I could do without the swearing. Unprofessional.

    • @josha4121
      @josha4121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      @@Kingfisher1215 aha you know he's a chef right?

    • @Kingfisher1215
      @Kingfisher1215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Josh A so what? What does that have to do with him swearing? It very unprofessional to swear on a video.

    • @CptnYarrow
      @CptnYarrow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

      @@Kingfisher1215 swearing is very professional for a chef. ever heared of this dude, whatshisname, gordon ramsay?

    • @Kingfisher1215
      @Kingfisher1215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yaroslav R. I have heard of him. And I never watch him, for a variety of reasons. Lots of other good chefs on TH-cam to watch. If you can find a flop of Jacques Pepin or Ina Garten sweating, then I will buy your statement. Until then, you are just justifying unprofessional behavior. A simple edit of the video would be all it takes.

  • @ILOVEMONEY1618
    @ILOVEMONEY1618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +472

    This is the most real jerk recipe I have seen on a mainstream cooking show. A lot of that other shit isn't jerk.

    • @SimplyAlethia
      @SimplyAlethia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      But it isn't. We don't add soy sauce, worchestershire, ginger, bay leaf...

    • @ILOVEMONEY1618
      @ILOVEMONEY1618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      SimplyAlethia most people use soy and ginger. The pimento wood chips is what is used in traditional jerk. Show me one that’s more authentic. Lol

    • @JYGtube
      @JYGtube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      SimplyAlethia Who tf is we? You think every Jamaican follows the exact same recipe, you fool?

    • @theBbnj93
      @theBbnj93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@JYGtube lmao "you fool" sound like Freiza

    • @Group_Anonymous
      @Group_Anonymous 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This is the yuppie version, no offense

  • @abeerislam1289
    @abeerislam1289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    "Jerk Paste" Hmm interesting choice of words.

    • @daoyang223
      @daoyang223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I got the wrong paste last time, then I watched this video.

    • @MrSam-mg5ut
      @MrSam-mg5ut 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daoyang223 hahahaha

  • @ActuallyDarcy
    @ActuallyDarcy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Just got done transferring my chicken from the brine into the marinade and man, I can already tell this is going to be one of the best things I've ever made. This recipe is a godsend, the only place near me that sells Jerk chicken is a 30 minute drive and they're only open 3 days a week at weird hours

    • @mg192
      @mg192 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How was it and any advice ?

  • @evanniseventy702
    @evanniseventy702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1337

    "Jamaican food caNNOT be cooked fresh. Do you understand me Keane!"

  • @loulousworld92
    @loulousworld92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Please bring him back, his food is amazing

  • @BGinsz1709
    @BGinsz1709 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I tried the recipe, and it blew my mind. It's spot on. I have my second batch in the brine right now.

  • @vincentdin
    @vincentdin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Ive never had jerk chicken in my life, now im on a mission to eat some.

    • @dedahvsjihad6790
      @dedahvsjihad6790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hurry Up 💯😭😭

    • @WestSideBarson
      @WestSideBarson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Brotha you gotta do it lol. Let us know what you think 😂

    • @donnahughes9575
      @donnahughes9575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😮

    • @Birbdup
      @Birbdup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’ll change your life

    • @bcoz6630
      @bcoz6630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm 52 and I just finally had it for the first time, 3 or 4 months ago. I've had it 12/15 times since then. It's crazy good. No better chicken, IMHO

  • @majornewb
    @majornewb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    He's articulate and smooth, we need more of him

    • @kozie3345
      @kozie3345 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mr. Cairo then don’t watch it lol

  • @TommyTropical
    @TommyTropical 4 ปีที่แล้ว +402

    As a Jamaican I approve!
    I would want mine with some plantains and coleslaw

    • @marvknowsbest1427
      @marvknowsbest1427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Ya dun know every time mi ah nyam my ting wid plantin n festival

    • @marcolam6662
      @marcolam6662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gimme that ackee saltfish !!!

    • @000scubasteve
      @000scubasteve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      As a real Jamaican you should know this is not real jerk bbq. The meat must be placed atop limb-sized pieces of pimento wood and thay gets place over a smoldering fire.

    • @FuckyougoohleIhateyou
      @FuckyougoohleIhateyou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@000scubasteve you need some chill, Steve

    • @itsmeman1351
      @itsmeman1351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      U seeit

  • @MizGator
    @MizGator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I've been rooting for Kwame since Top Chef, I'm glad to see him on this series and now as a guest judge on Top Chef! Proud of you!!

  • @soopsammich4533
    @soopsammich4533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The jerk i had in Kingston was finished in a pan on the grille and sprayed w redstrip when it tried to stick. Then afterwards that reduced beer spice burnt bits pan juice was poured on my chicken as a sauce. It was on of the best things ive ever eaten.

  • @A2Z11tree
    @A2Z11tree 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    I love having carribean parents that cook carribean food from scratch. It blows my friends minds when they taste the food (I’m from Canada)

  • @calebm9000
    @calebm9000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3608

    Imagine how many foods came from people hiding from the British.

    • @ojukaih
      @ojukaih 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Caleb M 😂😂😂Truth

    • @trieff1754
      @trieff1754 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lol

    • @mauz791
      @mauz791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +193

      Nobody wants their goddamn BEANS

    • @user-rr5ex7lo6b
      @user-rr5ex7lo6b 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      @@mauz791but one cant av ya corned beef mash without ya beans.

    • @georgea7022
      @georgea7022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @MRBYNEMEANS
    @MRBYNEMEANS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have used this recipe several times.. And the more u do it the better it gets.. The jerk paste is awesome..

  • @Harazi_312
    @Harazi_312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jamaica Is awesome Food, culture, music and people
    Mi love Dem (I am sorry my accent is bad) love from 🇾🇪🇪🇹

  • @YungShadBeatz
    @YungShadBeatz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Remember seeing him on Top Chef. Salute bro.

    • @ladyprincessacrylickingdom5434
      @ladyprincessacrylickingdom5434 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me Too. He was Good!

    • @AL__EX
      @AL__EX 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      wasnt he a cocky little shit on top chef? that's how i remember him

    • @YungShadBeatz
      @YungShadBeatz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ale X He didn’t come off as cocky to me

  • @SM-1-6
    @SM-1-6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    This guy has good energy

  • @po.newton-bryant1989
    @po.newton-bryant1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ayyeee that's how we do it here in JA🇯🇲
    I can now see the recipe is going International💯, respect and nuff love❗🔥

    • @BBLIVELOVEEAT
      @BBLIVELOVEEAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never seen any jerk man do a brine

    • @blacketernal7139
      @blacketernal7139 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BBLIVELOVEEAT
      My whole family is from JA and neither have I even when I went there to visit every summer but hey.

    • @pwbtv
      @pwbtv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BBLIVELOVEEAT I concur...

  • @cathleennorman1442
    @cathleennorman1442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I made this today with the pimento wood chips. I used Walkerswood jerk seasoning instead of homemade. It was still delicious 🤤!!!

  • @Ontariosaurus
    @Ontariosaurus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    This guy is really eloquent and has great delivery. I'd love to see him do other, perhaps more esoteric dishes. Great video and just a nice positive vibe. Good history as well.

    • @ckarsenal
      @ckarsenal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      "Really eloquent?" Not really. What did you expect him to sound like? This is what people say about black people when they don't fit their preconceived notions...

    • @moldypizza
      @moldypizza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Word_Circuit Eloquent 🤦‍♂️

    • @RandomZydeco
      @RandomZydeco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@ckarsenal if you don't think this guy is eloquent then you don't know what the word means. Also you've probably never had to speak on camera, so you don't understand the pressure it puts on a person and how impressive it is just to be able to keep your train of thought going and come off naturally.

    • @ckarsenal
      @ckarsenal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RandomZydeco hmm sorry but your application of the word is skewed but probably sounds about white to you

    • @RandomZydeco
      @RandomZydeco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ckarsenal do you think black people can't be eloquent or something? I have no idea what your position is on this

  • @colina.lumsdenaiaassoc.2332
    @colina.lumsdenaiaassoc.2332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I can’t believe how accurate you are. Thanks for being true to our culture. You need your own show.

  • @thaboshikwambane5578
    @thaboshikwambane5578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I like this guy’s energy. His smile’s contagious like he just heard a good joke or something lol

    • @bobo42024
      @bobo42024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's high as fuck.

  • @rayg1
    @rayg1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    “The grilled chicken jerk!” -Westside Gunn

  • @Vonn_Solo
    @Vonn_Solo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    We need more of him what other recipes does he have???

  • @NeishaNineStarz
    @NeishaNineStarz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    The presentation style by chef was great. More episodes with him please.

    • @kasunanuranga7615
      @kasunanuranga7615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/L4sYgCq0olU/w-d-xo.html

    • @soavemusica
      @soavemusica ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cursing and anti-colonialism do not go well with a cooking recipe, even if it is a Jerk Chicken.

    • @AccountAccount-pn5hz
      @AccountAccount-pn5hz ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@soavemusica shut up

    • @Nukey717
      @Nukey717 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@soavemusica you are tripping

  • @janetr1094
    @janetr1094 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly what I been craving!!! Best recipe video I’ve seen

  • @CookingwithAbigail
    @CookingwithAbigail 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love his recipes and the history it make me appreciate my Caribbean foods..... keep up the awesome work. 😀

  • @shlomovenezia101
    @shlomovenezia101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Finally, a breath of fresh smoke

  • @sharisecatour
    @sharisecatour 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I absolutely loved him on Top Chef. A really intelligent teacher of many facts.

    • @sharisecatour
      @sharisecatour 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @JB JG he was a contestant on season 13, i believe. One of the best chefs that the show had.

  • @stoborking
    @stoborking 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As someone of Jamaican descent, I didn't know the history behind the dish I was brought up on. I'm thankful you brought up the history of the dish.

  • @bilbobagggins4883
    @bilbobagggins4883 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this and it is so well explained!

  • @kirra-rangipehi855
    @kirra-rangipehi855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    As soon as I saw "How to Make Jamaican Jer.." in my notification I straight away pressed on it. I haven't had this in almost a decade. I'm getting hungry and I just ate

    • @johng45746
      @johng45746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And it takes about a decade to make this.

    • @voicification
      @voicification 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kirra-rangi pehi aahh my brother from another mother

    • @skaterx4708
      @skaterx4708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where do you live that you can’t go get some jerk from a Jamaican spot?

    • @kirra-rangipehi855
      @kirra-rangipehi855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@skaterx4708 in a remote community in Australia. I would honestly love to just walk down to the local Jamaican spot and get some jerk

    • @hackdney
      @hackdney 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kirra-rangipehi855 come london, cant travel a mile without gettin stuck in traffic/ waitin for transport ,expensive housing and junkies everywhere but its all worth it for the jerk 🤲🏽😩

  • @colinedgar6742
    @colinedgar6742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    "You can add peaches..." yo dude way to show how to do it right but also open it up for everybody to explore. Loved the history lesson too. Awesome video.

    • @dumdumdumdum9890
      @dumdumdumdum9890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stfu nigga with peaches stfu bitch stop

    • @samuelmarques7966
      @samuelmarques7966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@dumdumdumdum9890 hatin ass whats your issue lol

    • @LolDude179
      @LolDude179 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Samuel Marques this isn’t authentic at all

    • @samuelmarques7966
      @samuelmarques7966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea but mans is goin hard

  • @dynamitedingo7720
    @dynamitedingo7720 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very simple, concise and to the point. Thank you!

  • @aam77
    @aam77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't beat this guy's presentation. What a delightful young man.

  • @jaysonvillafane7057
    @jaysonvillafane7057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +535

    That moment when you realize... “Wait... I went to school with that guy!!!”

    • @shinyramen
      @shinyramen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jayson Villafane ok nice

    • @gnbgffgcd3902
      @gnbgffgcd3902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      10 bucks said you cappin lol

    • @j.clementec.m.1558
      @j.clementec.m.1558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@gnbgffgcd3902 facts

    • @marley354
      @marley354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      20 bucks said you never even spoke to the guy

    • @gnbgffgcd3902
      @gnbgffgcd3902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@marley354 exactly

  • @TheForresterOD
    @TheForresterOD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    This isn't really traditional, as he's added some ingredients we never use, but it's still a damn good recipe that may actually improve upon the original🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

    • @Kami-Sama197
      @Kami-Sama197 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@bigfatnuts699 tiny modifications of recipes based on resources and ingredients available depending upon region we are living in should be a thing. If you want the basic recipe and taste just visit the region, otherwise if you are making it there should be leeway.

    • @lFuzee
      @lFuzee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What have I become my sweetest friend? Stfu

    • @supermannnnn
      @supermannnnn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@bigfatnuts699 whats funnier about italian food is that, its so stupid easy to make, and they like to argue what should and shouldnt be in a certain dish. Hahah

    • @mansfaye1084
      @mansfaye1084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@supermannnnn I think that the reason why they argue so much about ingredients is because it's that simple. Changing one ingredient changes the taste a lot, while with something like jerk chicken, removing or changing some of the non-essential ingredients doesn't make it a completely different dish

    • @bigfatnuts699
      @bigfatnuts699 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lFuzee cry more

  • @kottonstream9119
    @kottonstream9119 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching you cook is super knowledgeable. Thank you .

  • @julianbristow3466
    @julianbristow3466 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding tutorial! Thank you very much.

  • @195china
    @195china 4 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    Finally a cooking show with more seasoning not jus salt an pepper

    • @IBBMS
      @IBBMS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ON GAWD, I just said the same thing.

    • @BPB9973952
      @BPB9973952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Jesus where have you been hanging out

    • @whatis9465
      @whatis9465 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      U can’t cook

    • @k-n9307
      @k-n9307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lmao salt n pepper only ? That gotta be some white people cooking show

  • @Blakeyboi24
    @Blakeyboi24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    When the sauce is more expensive than the chicken alone.

  • @SongOfSongsOneTwelve
    @SongOfSongsOneTwelve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Kwame, looks delicious! 😍Thanks for the tricks and tips.
    God bless you (and everyone reading this!). Happy Easter! 🕊✝️💜

  • @gbaalll
    @gbaalll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just tried this and I want to say this turned out better than the food I had in Jamaica would recommend 100%

  • @xRiCoSuAv3x
    @xRiCoSuAv3x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Get this man on more episodes 😎

  • @saulypopsxx
    @saulypopsxx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What a lovely man - could watch him cook for hours!

  • @scottbjorkander4141
    @scottbjorkander4141 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of my alltime favorite cooking videos

  • @saratorchon6169
    @saratorchon6169 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this man! More of him please!

  • @jamesnovati4167
    @jamesnovati4167 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    This man is better than everyone on the food network. Please make him a regular!

    • @reikibrosglobal4241
      @reikibrosglobal4241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He can’t he is not really an a chef of television as he works regularly on his restaurant in Washington.

  • @eatahfood
    @eatahfood 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Had the pleasure of meeting Kwame in Dublin last year. His food was amazing, he's a great chef who loves to highlight the flavors of the Caribbean in his work.

  • @dakaliajohnson5831
    @dakaliajohnson5831 ปีที่แล้ว

    This with the rice & peas & cabbage (jamaican way) would be gold!!! Can't wait to try it!

  • @johnjohnmeg
    @johnjohnmeg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bring him back I love his style and vibe

  • @RICO_SUAVE_86_
    @RICO_SUAVE_86_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wish there were more Jamaicans here in Cali. They are everywhere in NYC. Much love to Jamaican people worldwide! 😊

    • @TheNobleFive
      @TheNobleFive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Barrington's Jamaican Kitchen Bakersfield, CA.

  • @trevorb.yokkanan9801
    @trevorb.yokkanan9801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    3:25 mins "I dunno why people peel ginger anyway..... THE SKIN TASTE LIKE GINGER!!! Like WTF!" Hahahahahahahahaha

    • @thetruth2929
      @thetruth2929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Because it stomach has a hard time digesting certain skins

    • @jenilynpascual8991
      @jenilynpascual8991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jyweh9l3hp0 ....fork fsmwolss

    • @jenilynpascual8991
      @jenilynpascual8991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ierwm9smfwm.......usnomfnpo....0rmplfn

    • @Tyronebigggums
      @Tyronebigggums 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      U must never cook with ginger, raw it taste like ginger but when u cook the skin it becomes bitter. Lol 🤣 nice try tho

    • @trevorb.yokkanan9801
      @trevorb.yokkanan9801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Tyronebigggums I wasn't commenting, I was quoting the video. I just thought the way he said it was too funny.

  • @Mellow84
    @Mellow84 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made this for all my cooks at the restaurant and it had such deep flavor the 72hr wait was so worth it. The asked when am I going to make it again. Thank you for you delicious recipe Chef Kwame

    • @teebryson2400
      @teebryson2400 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm fine with the brine even though it isn't traditional and obviously the paste is necessary, but Jerk Chicken is a drier bbq and usually never comes with a bbq sauce on it.

  • @hillarykwakyea9149
    @hillarykwakyea9149 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for explaining how to do it. Great Job!

  • @huellentertainment2712
    @huellentertainment2712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    As a Jamaican who actually grew up in the jerk capital of Jamaica, Portland, and make jerk chicken myself his ingredients is not the authentic jerk recipe we use but I must say I give him my respect for his creativity.

    • @huellentertainment2712
      @huellentertainment2712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Miss Dor's daughter I do watch Mark Wiens, I only watch to see my beautiful island 🏝 , he was in Portland for the last video I watched.

    • @captainlarrynosleepfishing5350
      @captainlarrynosleepfishing5350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Miss Dor's daughter big up Jamaica 🇯🇲 😎👍🏻

  • @jayc6977
    @jayc6977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +295

    “Jerk Chicken should take you about 2 days, if you’re making it properly. It isn’t something you just whip up and throw on the grill.”

    • @terrenavilla
      @terrenavilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      This hits hard. Especially since I'm a lazy ass bum on cooking. Trying to do instantly just like ramen, that's my way of cooking

    • @Morphologicallyy
      @Morphologicallyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@terrenavilla that doesnt sound like cooking :D

    • @IamCHOSEN23
      @IamCHOSEN23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Everything has to be done with love. And love is patient.❤️😋

    • @terrenavilla
      @terrenavilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Morphologicallyy it's more of an art rather than cooking imo

    • @jayc6977
      @jayc6977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Avilla Terren A satisfying meal usually takes at least one day to prep and cook. Depends on what it is, of course.

  • @lem0nsp0nge
    @lem0nsp0nge 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, I'm trying this recipe this weekend. Thanks for the effort and very easy to follow recipe. Stay safe.

  • @brianf9615
    @brianf9615 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is a master chef.

  • @ceeIoc
    @ceeIoc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I just use walkerswood and add onion, garlic, jerk spice rub, olive oil and lime juice. Much easier but one day I’ll try from scratch.

    • @chynegal
      @chynegal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ceeloc walkers wood is great

    • @stephanbush101
      @stephanbush101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bro Grace makes a scotch bonnet only scotch bonnet paste. Its easy.

    • @AL__EX
      @AL__EX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      got a few Jamaican nurses at my hospital. they all use walkerswood marinade as a base, and just adding fresh ingredients to brighten it up.

    • @RedDevils7
      @RedDevils7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Walkerswood is the greatest.

    • @AL__EX
      @AL__EX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Born In Shithole Country i've asked and made it plenty of times. walkerswoods is plenty good and potent on it's own, but adding your own fresh produce,like ceeloc said really makes it taste homemade; specifically the green onions, lime juice, scotch bonnets. I believe some of them add a little soy sauce to thin it out. also, the dudes at seriouseats found throwing soaked, dried bayleaves on the grill gives off a smoke flavor profile very similar to pimento wood.

  • @pinkjay94
    @pinkjay94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was today years old when I first learned of the significance of jerk seasoning in history. I wish more people talked about it!

  • @leonard187
    @leonard187 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brota many many thanks for making this awesome amazing video I appreciate you for sharing it with us all. BIG-UPS MI BROTA.

  • @Cherrypi393
    @Cherrypi393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg I just realized that my mom has been brining her chicken this whole time. No wonder it tastes so good.

  • @frakasha24
    @frakasha24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I appreciate this attempt by Kwame, especially the seasoning because as Jamaicans we are HEAVY on the seasonings. However, his recipe is largely improv because for one we hardly ever (if ever) brine chicken, we 'soak' or what you call marinate chicken and for two original jerk chicken recipe uses a dry or wet rub consisting of scotch bonnet pepper (lots of it), pimento, thyme, garlic, escallion, onion, ginger and other ingredients the chef may add from time to time (as a personal touch). Note that doesn't include tamarind paste, worcestershire sauce or soy sauce.

    • @down4guyana
      @down4guyana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      All Jamaicans don’t do what you said. You have to speak from your experience. My husband is Jamaican and he brines it because it tastes better.

    • @randomvids6539
      @randomvids6539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@down4guyana fuckry yaa chat

    • @itsonlysasha1
      @itsonlysasha1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      No brine
      No Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce or tamarind paste for authentic jerk chicken 🙅‍♀️
      If he wanted a wet ingredient to use in the food processor he should have used red stripe beer

    • @devintolliver4303
      @devintolliver4303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Brining, soaking, it’s all the same thing

    • @daoyang223
      @daoyang223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe his recipe was more of a Jamaican American style?

  • @Cocoy3e
    @Cocoy3e 4 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    This dude has a book, he also has a story. I recommended you get the audio book

    • @chancesr2slim449
      @chancesr2slim449 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Love commenters like you that allow future success 😁

    • @Cocoy3e
      @Cocoy3e 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@chancesr2slim449 Y'Gotta share the wealth

    • @homiixide
      @homiixide 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Everyone has a story, who cares.

    • @melvinbouie75
      @melvinbouie75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Book is fire too!!!!

    • @seemslegit6203
      @seemslegit6203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      After seeing him cut the garlic in half like that? Yeah... no.

  • @nicolaroberts5236
    @nicolaroberts5236 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing That was awesome recipe and I'm gratified by the historic presentation about jerk chicken and how it came about. That was awesome. Something I didn't know as a Jamaican Thank you God bless, looking forward to see more of your cooking

  • @chelseakavich9019
    @chelseakavich9019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watched so many hacks cook on youtube. you...However...rocked this! Loved your video, and could watch you cook all day! Nice job!

  • @evan9536
    @evan9536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When coronavirus quarantine is over I’m having the thiccest jerk chicken barbecue Canada has ever seen

    • @mikesemail4812
      @mikesemail4812 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not going to end until everyone is vaccinated and given the digital ID tattoo

    • @evan9536
      @evan9536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mike's Email relax Alex Jones

  • @ms.gordon6533
    @ms.gordon6533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Love this recipe....can even add red stripe beer to the brine

  • @nerdybobmahone3975
    @nerdybobmahone3975 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had to not only subscribe, but also to bookmark this video. I can't wait to spend a few days carefully putting this meAL TOGETHER. On sa winterday in New York., I am thoroughly impressed. Probably nearly a half century my junior, but this young man reminded me of my father. Kudos!!!

  • @knowledgecipher3918
    @knowledgecipher3918 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I made my first jerk chicken March 26th 2022😋 My wife said it was the best chicken I ever made. Man! That jerk smelled soo good cooking it that it was like a spiritual experience. Thanks for the wood tip, of course I didn't have the authentic Jamaican wood but I used hickory, It complimented the flavors.

  • @marinevet4131
    @marinevet4131 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Word of the day class: aromatics

    • @PermanentHigh
      @PermanentHigh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Big facts lol

    • @elala02
      @elala02 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marine Vet 100

  • @internetexplorer9551
    @internetexplorer9551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    Im too Asian to be scared that my mom's gonn kill me if she saw that all her garlic and ginger are gone for me wanting some jerk chicken 😂

    • @mmhoss
      @mmhoss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      deadass ginger is expensive

    • @alexuemura2353
      @alexuemura2353 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mufti Hossain faxxxxx

    • @AhmedHassan-vq8ou
      @AhmedHassan-vq8ou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@mmhoss what ginger is expensive? where

    • @jzderf
      @jzderf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Pfft. If you were really Asian, you'd have a ton of both of those lying around.

    • @PermanentHigh
      @PermanentHigh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just go buy your own ingredients then

  • @emmanuelcruz2736
    @emmanuelcruz2736 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kwame
    brother I know I’m a few years behind on the comments of when this video was made, I was searching the best and most authentic way to make jerk chicken and I’m glad I came across your video. I just wish your restaurant was still open so I can personally go up there to taste your food and meet you in person to shake your hand and chat. Where ever you are now in life I bless you and pray to God to put favor upon you. Blessings! 🙏🏼🙌🏽🙂

  • @PJ-yj4bp
    @PJ-yj4bp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Just loved this video! Paul from England! Will try to do at home in the summer!

  • @miketheplumber448
    @miketheplumber448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "Its about not letting your enemies see the smoke"

  • @willh7352
    @willh7352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I approve of this dude. Highly approve, he needs more on here

  • @mrs.bishop9861
    @mrs.bishop9861 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live here NYC Harlem and at the end you tell us the name of the restaurant. I got my taste buds READY TO DRIVE over!!! And this place is in DC 😆 Maybe when I drive down South... But I am differently READY TO COOK this up in 3 days!!!! Love Jerk Chicken and I especially CAN & DO throw down in ANY kitchen!!! I should have owned a kitchen that sales plates but FELL IN LOW with taking care ❤ of people!!! Thank you so much for the FULL RECIPE AND EDUCATION behind Jamaican Jerk Chicken!!!

  • @janvy6953
    @janvy6953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had jerk chicken for the first time tonight and I LOVE it! Thanks for the recipe ❤️

  • @goofytuna6077
    @goofytuna6077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We need more of this guy

  • @uboii
    @uboii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn yuh learn something everyday. Would love to see Him more or other cooks telling us the origin of their foods

  • @ilikecheeseilikecheese727
    @ilikecheeseilikecheese727 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goodness gracious I didn’t expect it to taste this good Thank you

  • @darronmosher7764
    @darronmosher7764 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely 💯 perfect