Tag: Spicy

Authentic Chimichurri

Authentic Chimichurri

I love Chimichurri! I first came across it in 2002, while working in the Basque Country in the South of France. Over there, it was Tximitxurri (pronounced Chimichurri). An oil based herb and chilli sauce served with charcoal grilled meats and fish. Soon after, I 

Simple Kebab Shop Chilli Sauce

Simple Kebab Shop Chilli Sauce

This simple kebab shop style chilli sauce is full of fresh red chillis and garlic along with a good tang of tomato. It’s super quick to make and is the perfect accompaniment to any Turkish, Greek, or Lebanese charcoal grilled meats. It also makes for 

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Fresh Tomato Salsa

This Mexican Fresh Tomato Salsa is made from all raw ingredients and involves absolutely no cooking. Unlike the chunkier Pico de Gallo which is all chopped by hand, and quite time-consuming, we’re going to whizz up all the fresh ingredients for this salsa in a 

Rum Brined Smoked Jerk Chicken

Rum Brined Smoked Jerk Chicken

When the weather gets hot I love to cook Jerk Chicken. This isn’t just any Jerk though! This is crazy man long ting Jerk!! First I brine a spatchcocked chicken, in Dark Rum, Salt, Soy Sauce, Black Treacle and spices for 12 hours. Then marinade 

Hot & Sweet Jerk BBQ Sauce

Hot & Sweet Jerk BBQ Sauce

This Hot & Sweet Jerk BBQ sauce is a fantastic accompaniment to any barbecued jerk meat. Tangy, sweet and spicy with the flavours of Scotch Bonnet and Habanero chilli peppers. Perfect on Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork. Near where I grew up in London there 

Rum Brined Smoke Roasted Jerk Pork

Rum Brined Smoke Roasted Jerk Pork

I’ve been working on this recipe for a while now, almost perfect. First you brine the pork shoulder in a dark rum, salt, sugar and spice solution for 12 hours. Then left in a Jerk marinade for 6+ hours. Then smoked for 6-8 hours in