Lively Up Yourself

Every Little T'ing Gonna Be Alright

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Yeah mon... heading down Kingston way for some of my favorite things; Jerk chicken, Reggae and some Rum punch. 

You can't help but relax when you're listening to a little reggae, right?  

As they say in Jamaica "Poun a fret cyaa pay ounce a debt".  In other words, "Worrying doesn't solve a thing". 

So, listen to Bob... "Every little t'ing gonna be alright".  Crank up the music, light the grill and have another glass of punch. 

The Pots Are On... 

The Plate...

Jerk Chicken Wings

You know you want the heat... the heat is good.  Ok, no worries mon and no hurries.  This gonna take a while.  Not bad, just overnight. You know, good things come to those who wait. 

Speaking of which, you might want to double this recipe.  You're gonna want more.  Every time we grill a variety of wings the Jerk wings are the first to go... just saying.  

Again, I love some good "walk-around" food.  This is great for that upcoming picnic, a day at the lake or just hanging on the deck.  Easy and Awesome... that's the way we roll Mon.  One love.

What you need...

5 lbs jumbo chicken wings

Smoking chips, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Limes and parsley for garnish

For the "Jerk Marinade" - 
2 tsp allspice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 onion
8 cloves garlic
1 (1/2 inch) piece of fresh ginger, sliced
3 scallions, sliced
3 limes juiced
1 oz soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt & Pepper
1 Scotch Bonnet pepper
3 sprigs thyme
1/4 cup brown sugar

What you do...

Combine all of the ingredients for the Jerk Marinade in a blender and give it a buzz until you have a smooth puree.

Add the chicken pieces into a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade.

Put the bag in the fridge and leave overnight. 

Ready to grill - preheat grill to medium high with coals all on one side. (hot side and cool side)
Soak wood chips and lay on coals.
Put chicken on cool side for 10 minutes to smoke then transfer to hot side.
Grill 5 minutes a side over hot coals.
Move back to cool side and continue to cook until internal temp reaches 165 degrees (about 10 more min).

Serve on a large platter and garnish with sliced limes and parsley.

The Playlist...

Lively Up Yourself

Just listen to the Dirty Heads - "Stand tall it gets a little better".  Love Bob, but also love some of the new guys.  Check out Mishka, Slightly Stupid and of course Michael Franti.  If you don't know these folks, you should.

But let's get back to Bob.  Did you know, that even though Bob Marley wrote the song "No Woman, No Cry" he gave credit to a man named Vincent Ford.  You see, Vincent ran a soup kitchen in Trenchtown and the royalty checks helped ensure that it would stay open.  Be like Bob. 

Great stuff to get you in the "No Problem Mon" mood.  So, pour you a little Punch and sit back... Everyt'ing Ire Mon!

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The Bar...

Jamaican Rum Punch

What you need...

1 cup fresh lime juice

2 cups grenadine syrup

1 cups rum

2 cups coconut rum

1 cup pineapple juice

1 cup orange juice

Orange and pineapple for garnish

Mix it all together in a large punch bowl.  Now your set for the afternoon.

Everyt'ing Irie Mon!

Please... Day Drink Responsibly 

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Keep On Cookin'!