The Maroons, runaway slaves who escaped during the British invasion in 1655 to the mountains of Jamaica, created jerk, the spicy yet sweet smokey seasoning and cooking method. Wild boar was the usual target and once caught they would smother the pork with a mix of spices (the seasoning). They then slow cooked the meat over a pit of smoking pimento wood and coals covering the cooking pits to minimise the possibility of smoke alerting the invaders to their location (the method). Tropical Sun has devised its blend of jerk seasoning to bring you the traditional flavour and aroma that was achieved hundreds of years ago. For some mouth-watering recipes, visit: tropicalsunfoods.com Jamaican Jerk Seasoning INGREDIENTS Scallions, Hot Peppers, Salt, Black Pepper, Pimento, Nutmeg, Citric Acid, Sugar, Thyme

Suitable for vegetarians. Great taste gold 2010.