Jerk is a style of BBQ cooking native to Jamaica in which meat or vegetables are marinated in a hot, aromatic spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice. This spice mix can come as a dry-rub or a wet marinade. Jerk cooking and seasoning has followed the Jamaican diaspora all over the world. Today, this uniquely aromatic and spicy food has become immensely popular on the streets and in many restau
rants in cities anywhere a significant population of Jamaican descent exists, such as New York, London and Toronto. In November 2014, Sparky's Jerk Barbecue was born. In need of a food stall to cater for Sydney’s first ever pop up reggae event, creators Ernie Garland and Maria Lynch decided to have a crack at taking their home-style jerk chicken to the people. It was a runaway hit! On the back of this success they decided to continue on with their version of this classic favourite of Jamaican cuisine. Sparky’s Jerk BBQ and Marinade have been crafted to produce an aromatic, spicy, hot authentic flavour. Since then, the demand for their products have grown, building a strong following of hungry jerk chicken eaters. The Inner West Reggae Carnival and chilled out Sunday dub sessions at Sydney Park have been just a few of the places they have been seen. Sparky’s also has a regular gig at Shark Island Brewing Company in Cronulla. (Hot tip: it goes well with beer!)
Late last year saw the birth of another line from Sparky’s, their take home marinade. Enthusiasts have used Sparky’s Marinade for many wonderful dishes, including Xmas ham, octopus, pork, snapper, even sausages! Sparky’s Jerk BBQ and Marinade have been crafted to produce an aromatic, spicy, hot authentic flavour using only the freshest ingredients. The next step is to have Sparky's delicious marinade in the stores and on the shelves in 2017.