Impossible^TM Jerk Recipe

Our Jerk recipe is a special Impossible™ Burger dish with some deep historical roots and lots of flavor. Jerk is a style of cooking from Jamaica and has been around for hundreds of years. It was invented by African slaves who had escaped their enslavement when the British captured Jamaica from the Spanish. The name jerk refers to the seasoning developed back in the mid-17th century that these escaped slaves developed when they fled into the rugged mountains of Jamaica and encountered the local Taino people.

Jerk seasoning can—and probably should—be made ahead of time. The recipe here can last up to five days in your refrigerator. It involves blending more than a dozen ingredients. The two key ingredients are allspice and Scotch Bonnet peppers. A word of caution: Scotch Bonnet peppers are quite spicy and we recommend you wear disposable rubber gloves when working with them. Why? Well, because if you get their oils on your bare hands and then later on rub your eyes, they’ll be burning and tearing up. We’re not trying to dissuade you from using Scotch Bonnets, though! If you’ve ever had jerk cooking, you know that part of the joy of this dish is its spicy, tangy flavors. So don’t back away! Dive right in.

The other important thing to keep in mind with making Impossible Jerk is to allow at least a half-hour of marinating time for all the flavors to come together. And don’t forget to add some pineapple salsa on the side when serving. It offers a sweet and mellow contrast to the spicy flavors of your Impossible Jerk.