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From Garden to Pit: Jerk Notes

Jerk is more than heat. Its ingredients, smoke, technique, and regional variations carry resistance, resourcefulness, and family tradition.

By Sunday Dinner MediaPublished From Issue 0017 min read

An archive of family knowledge and handwritten notes

Jerk is more than heat. Its ingredients, smoke, technique, and regional variations carry resistance, resourcefulness, and family tradition.

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