CHEF'S CORNER

PUBLIX JERK COOK-OFF PAVILION
Chefs of all distinction are afforded an opportunity to put their culinary skills to the test and win cash, bragging rights and the coveted Dutch Pot Trophy in the Publix Jerk Cook-off. The Champion Chef will be selected by a panel of distinguished judges and announced on the main stage.
This is a serious contest where anyone can win and be declared the festival’s Jerk Champion. Contest rules and application forms are available here.

Other activities taking place in the Publix Jerk Cook-off Pavilion include top chefs demonstrating and sampling innovative Jerk recipes. Local celebrities competing against each other in a lively Quick Fire Contest, and wine experts pairing Jerk dishes with wines.

 

MEET 2010 Publix Jerk Cook-off Champion.

	Robert Wong successfully defended his 2009 title and walked away with $1,500 in cash, the Dutch Pot Trophy and bragging rights. Chef Wong, staved off the competition with three delicious jerk dishes -- Jerk Roast Mangrove Snapper, Jerk Alaskan King Crab and Jerk Prime Rib. When ask how he felt about winning the competition for a second time, the proud chef, clutching his golden Dutch Pot Trophy, said, “It feels like the first time.”
	Celebrity Chef Quick-Fire Challenge Winner Sharon Lawson – NBC6’s Sharon Lawson reclaimed her title in the Celebrity Quick Fire Competition … leaving longtime rival, Miami Heat’s DJ Irie in the smoke of her delectable Jerk Salsa dish. A beaming Lawson was all smiles as she walked away with her own Dutch Pot Trophy.
	GRACE KITCHEN Get tips on how to create many tasty Jerk dishes using Grace products from Chef Mazie Miller, host of Cooking With Grace.   A number of top chefs will be on hand to demonstrate their culinary skills with finger-licking creations.  Sample these tasty bites and take home some Grace products to try in your kitchen.

 

Publix Jerk Cook-off rules & application form
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RECIPES
Try these tasty Jerk recipes and you too can become an expert at preparing mouth watering Jerk dishes to impress family and friends.  Your secret is safe with us.

Jerk Chicken Recipe
Yield:  6
Cook/Bake Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Categories: Jerk
Meal Course: Main Dish
Meal Time: Dinner
Season: All Year
Ingredients

• 1 Large chicken
• 6 1⁄2 Cups water
• 1 Stalk escallion, chopped
• 1 Teaspoon ginger,chopped
• 2 Cups grace vinegar
• 1 Large onion, chopped
• 3 Cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 Teaspoon celery , chopped
• 6  pimento leaves
• 6  cinnamon leaves
• 6  guava leaves
• 6  pepper elder leaves
• 2 Teaspoons salt
• 1 Teaspoon nutmeg
• 6  pimento berries
• 1⁄4 Teaspoon orange peel
• 1 Tablespoon grace caribbean traditions chicken seasoning
• 1⁄4 Cup grace caribbean traditions jerk seasoning
• 2 Tablespoons grace browning
• 2 Sprigs thyme
• 1⁄4 Cup grace tomato ketchup
• 1⁄4 Cup Grace Vegetable Oil

Method
1. Cut chicken into quarters and clean in a mixture of 1½ litres (6 cups) water and 250 ml (1 cup) GRACE VINEGAR. Core with a knife.
2. Pour remaining 125 ml (½ cup) water into a blender, add escallion, ginger, onion, garlic, celery, pimento leaves, cinnamon leaves, guava leaves, pepper elder leaves and remaining 250 ml (1 cup) GRACE VINEGAR. Cover and blend well.
3. Add salt, nutmeg, pimento berries, orange peel, GRACE CARIBBEAN TRADITIONS CHICKEN SEASONING, GRACE CARIBBEAN TRADITIONS JERK SEASONING, GRACE BROWNING, blend well; add thyme sprig and do a final blend.
4. Pour blended marinade over chicken and rub in thoroughly. Leave to marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
5. TO MAKE SAUCE: Combine GRACE TOMATO KETCHUP with marinade for chicken and put to boil.
6. Heat grill and brush with GRACE VEGETABLE OIL. Place chicken quarters on the heated grill, skin side up and grill for 45 minutes, basting with sauce and turning every 5 minutes.
7. Remove from grill, chop and serve.
Notes
Ensure chicken is marinated in the refrigerator.
To serve
Serve with roasted breadfruit or your favourite starch and vegetable salad.
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