Jerk Seasoning History: "Maroons" were escaped slaves living in Jamaica's jungle interior. Because of regular run-ins with the law, they had to develop many survival techniques, none more impressive than the way they would hunt and cook wild pigs on the run. This spice & pepper encrusted, slow smoked pork, called Jerk Pork, has become a Jamaican National treasure. Thanks to the Maroons, we now have Jerk Pork, Chicken, Fish and even Lobster. "Ya Mon"