Jerk Chicken – Volpi Foods

Ingredients

• 5 scallions, trimmed and cut into thirds
• 1 or 2 Scotch bonnet peppers, stems removed, or habanero
• 1-inch knob of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 10 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice, preferably freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, preferably freshly ground
• Zest and juice from 1 lime (2 tablespoons juice, 1 teaspoon zest)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup whole allspice berries
• gas grill
• small disposable foil pan or smoker box
• instant-read meat thermometer