Original Jerk Marinade
Ready To Eat
Freezer Friendly
Born from the bold food traditions of Jamaica and bottled in small batches by Backriver Blends out of Topsham, Maine — this is jerk marinade with real island soul. Smoky, deeply spiced, and layered with habanero heat, fresh thyme, and unsulfured molasses, it brings authentic Caribbean fire to chicken, fish, veggies, and anything headed for the grill. A dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and fully vegan marinade that proves nobody at the table has to compromise on flavor.
1 Jar Backriver Blends Original Jerk Marinade
2 Recipe Cards
- Items arrive ready to use.
- Store in the refrigerator 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.
- Original Jerk Marinade – 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.
