Blueberry Jerk Marinade
Ready To Eat
Freezer Friendly
Born from founder Jordene Trueh’s Jamaican roots in Topsham, Maine, Backriver Blends Blueberry Jerk Marinade fuses wild Maine blueberries with fiery Caribbean jerk spice — a uniquely New England collision of sweet heat, smoky depth, and vibrant island seasoning. Named Yankee Magazine’s 2025 Best Artisan Food, this small-batch marinade brings bold, authentic jerk flavor to chicken, seafood, vegetables, and everything in between.
1 jar Backriver Blends Blueberry Jerk Marinande
2 Recipe cards
Refrigerate after opening.
To Serve
Preparation Ideas
- Classic Jerk Chicken — Marinate chicken thighs, wings, or drumsticks overnight and grill or roast until charred and caramelized.
- Jerk Salmon or Shrimp — Use as a bold seafood marinade before grilling, pan-searing, or baking.
- Jerk Burgers — Mix a few spoonfuls directly into ground beef, turkey, or plant-based meat before forming patties.
- Roasted Vegetables — Toss sweet potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, or Brussels sprouts with the marinade before roasting.
- Jerk Tacos — Use on chicken, pork, jackfruit, or shrimp for tacos topped with pineapple slaw or mango salsa.
- Rice & Grain Bowls — Drizzle over rice bowls with black beans, grilled vegetables, avocado, and protein.
- Jerk Pasta — Mix into cream sauce or olive oil for a spicy Caribbean-inspired pasta with chicken or shrimp.
- Baked Potatoes or Fries — Brush onto baked potatoes or toss fries in the marinade before baking for smoky heat and flavor.
- Jerk Pizza — Use jerk chicken, pineapple, red onion, and mozzarella for a sweet-spicy pizza combination.
- Dipping Sauce or Glaze — Thin slightly with honey, citrus juice, or olive oil and use as a glaze for grilled meats or a dipping sauce for appetizers.
- Blueberry Jerk Marinade – Maine Blueberries, Green Onions, Habanero Peppers, Jalapeño Peppers, Garlic, Thyme, Ginger, Smoked Salt, Cayenne Pepper, Unsulfured Molasses, Apple Cider Vinegar, Lime Juice, Spices
• Dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free
• Plant-based
• 100% vegan
Small-Batch Jamaican Jerk Marinade
Small-Batch Jamaican Jerk Marinade
Out of Topsham, ME, Backriver Blends is founder Jordene Trueh's tribute to the bold flavors and food traditions of her Jamaican heritage — bottled as a small-batch Jerk Marinade crafted for deep Caribbean flavor without compromising on ingredients. When Jordene navigated food allergies within her own family, a personal mission became a brand: authentic taste that everyone at the table can enjoy.
Made for grilling, roasting, and everything in between — chicken, salmon, shrimp, tofu, wings, ribs, vegetables — each bottle brings sweet heat, savory spice, and vibrant seasoning to everyday meals. Backriver Blends Jerk Marinade is shipped nationwide on Goldbelly, straight from Maine with Jamaican soul.
