Fresh habanero peppers are often available in supermarkets. Look for quarter-size peppers in shades of yellow, orange and green that resemble little squatty, peaked caps. The peppers are so hot that they can burn your skin, so wear gloves when cutting and dicing them. In our jerk recipes, we've toned down the heat so that the flavor of the spices comes through. Still, if habaneros sound too scary, you may substitute jalapeno peppers.
Jerk chicken is a Jamaican favorite, and it's easy to make.
Those who want to put on a fancier feed can try our Jamaican jerk rack of lamb. For mojo fans, we're offering recipes for mojo pork roast with molasses-rum baste and mojo pork kabobs with cilantro. Use our recipes as a starting point for creations of your own. Any meat or seafood may be seasoned with mojo or jerk sauce. If you prefer boneless chicken breasts to chicken parts, use them.