“Jamaica Finds You” Gift Set - Jerk & Hibiscus Seasoning Blends
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A curated collection of bold Caribbean flavor, crafted in small batches in Topsham, Maine, and built to bring the warmth of Jamaica to your table. At its center are two signature jerk marinades, each offered in a full 8 oz jar and a 4 oz companion — one to gift, one to keep. The Original is bright and smoky, layered with allspice, thyme, garlic, and habanero: the marinade that transforms an everyday cut into something memorable. The Maine Blueberry jerk folds in wild Maine blueberries for a refined sweet-heat balance — a distinction recognized with Yankee Magazine’s 2025 Best Artisan Food Award. Completing the set is a 5 oz bottle of Hibiscus Hot Sauce: whole dried hibiscus brewed into a deep ruby tea and built into a tangy, floral, elegantly fiery finish unlike anything else on the shelf. Every bottle is plant-based and allergen-free — a considered gift for the discerning cook, the collector of fine flavors, or anyone who appreciates something genuinely original. Five bottles. One island state of mind. Thoughtfully packed and delivered to your door.
From Topsham, Maine, where Backriver Blends founder Jordene Trueh bottles the bold flavors of her Jamaican heritage, comes a signature collection built to carry the warmth of Jamaica into any American kitchen. Inside are both jerk marinades in two sizes — Marley, the bright, smoky Original with allspice, thyme, garlic, and habanero, and Blu, the Maine Blueberry jerk made with wild Maine blueberries — plus a 5 oz bottle of Hibiscus Hot Sauce built from both the tea and the steeped petals. Everything is allergen-free and plant-based, making it the rare gift you can send to nearly anyone at the table.
This package includes
- 1 Original Jerk Marinade (8 oz.)
- 1 Maine Blueberry Jerk Marinade (8 oz.)
- 1 Original Jerk Marinade (4 oz.)
- 1 Maine Blueberry Jerk Marinade (4 oz.)
- 1 Hibiscus Hot Sauce (5 oz.)
- 2 Backriver Blend Recipe Cards
- Items arrive ready to enjoy!
- 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 — Top with 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.
- Original Jerk Marinade – Scallion, Habanero, Jalapeno, Molasses, Apple Cider Vinegar, Smoked Salt, Garlic, Balsamic Vinegar, Thyme, Ginger, Lime Juice, Allspice Berries (Pimento), Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cayenne.
- Maine Blueberry Jerk Marinade – Scallion, Blueberries, Habanero, Molasses, Jalapeno, Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt, Garlic, Balsamic Vinegar, Thyme, Allspice Berries (Pimento), Lime Juice, Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cayenne.
- Hibiscus Hot Sauce – Water, Onion, Carrots, Apple Cider Vinegar, Hibiscus (Sorrel), Peppers (Scotch Bonnet And/Or Habanero), Lime Juice, Garlic, Ginger, Cane Sugar, Browning Sauce, Thyme, Smoked Salt, Allspice, Kosher Salt, White Pepper, Cloves.
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.
