Jerking is an ancient process of preserving beef, pork, poultry, and fish that was used before the invention of refrigeration. On the mainland of North America, this process is popularly known as Jerky. The early Native Americans of the Caribbean, the Arawaks and Carib Indians, used local spices and a method of slowly cooking and smoking meats and fish over Pimento Wood.more...See more text
Using traditional cooking techniques, Mr. Jerk’s jerk chicken will transport you to the islands without burning a hole through your wallet. It offers both jerk chicken and pork, and you can get them as a meal or in a sandwich. All the jerk chicken meals come with coleslaw, rice and gravy.
Wellesley Street just east of Sherbourne oughta be called “Little Jamaica” in honour of this hidden gem. You can stuff yourself silly for under $10 and catch dinner well after the sun’s gone down. All patties are made fresh, not frozen.