A jar of Back River Blends Blueberry Jerk Marinade with a label indicating it's a vegan product, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and soy-free. The jar is purple and blue with a clear container showing the brown marinade inside. it is surrounded by ingredients for it including blueberries, garlic, ginger, etcslider_item_4VheBj

BOLD FLAVORS. AUTHENTIC
JAMAICAN HEAT.

Bring the taste of the islands to your kitchen with our handcrafted jerk marinades-made with
real Jamaican spices for the perfect balance of heat, smoke and flavor.

As a family-owned and operated business, we pride ourselves in the fact that our products are
made entirely in Maine, and that our high quality and non-allergen ingredients guarantee a delicious marinade.

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MARINATE, GRILL, SAVOR
GLAZE ROASTED VEGGIES
MIX WITH MAYO FOR SANDWICHES
SPICE UP SOUPS, STEWS, AND DIPS
TOSS WITH ROASTED POTATOES
WHISK INTO SALAD DRESSINGS

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Jamaican Jerk marinade, with the label reading "original
Jamaican Jerk marinade, with the label reading "original

Original Jerk Marinade

Regular price $15.00
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Description How to use it:• A complete marinade ready to complement any type of meat•...
Jar with a nutrition facts label on a white background

Blueberry Jerk Marinade

Regular price $15.00
Sale price $15.00 Regular price
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Description How to use it:• A complete marinade ready to complement any type of meat•...
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Jerk Marinade Bundle Pack

Regular price $30.00
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Can’t decide? Get the best of both worlds with our Jerk Lover’s Duo—featuring our Maine...
Gluten-Free

GLUTEN FREE

Vegan

VEGAN

No-Preservatives

NO PRESERVATIVE

MADE IN MAINE

No added sugars

NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS

QUALITY ASSURED

Feature Comparison

Feature Backriver Blends (BRB) Others
Bold, Authentic Flavor Bold, spicy, smoky, rich Intense or sweet
Perfect Consistency Smooth yet hearty Chunky or runny blend
Versatile Use Marinade, dip, glaze, seasoning, spread Mainly a marinade
No Artificial Sweeteners ✔ Yes ✘ No
Clean, Simple Ingredients ✔ Yes ✘ No
Crafted in Small Batches ✔ Yes ✘ No (Mass-produced)

Bringing Bold, Caribbean Flavors To Every Table

Our story starts with a love for authentic Jamaican cuisine—and a belief that bold flavors should be accessible to everyone. Backriver Blends was born from the idea that jerk marinade isn't just for one dish; it's a versatile, vibrant way to bring any meal to life.

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Our Recipes

Saltfish Cakes With A Twist

Saltfish Cakes With A Twist

A Taste of the Islands I remember the salty sea breeze, the vibrant colors of...
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Jerk Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

Jerk Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes A Fusion of Jamaican Heritage and American Comfort As...
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Jerk Hummus

Jerk Hummus

1 cup hummus 2 tablespoons Backriver Blends Original Jerk Marinade       Instructions: Combine...
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Incredible Flavor & Aroma!

I used your marinade tonight in grilled boneless chicken thighs. Your marinade tastes amazing and is so aromatic when cooking.

Olivia D.

Delicious & Versatile – A Must-Try

We used the blueberry jerk marinade yesterday and it was SO good!!! Thank you 🙏 We cooked chicken/shredded it and then mixed in the marinade…do you do it differently? THANKS again 😀
Tried your sauce! YUM! Put it on some roasted veggies.

Brian K.

Absolutely Delicious – Perfect for Everything!

Your sauce is soooo delicious! I added it to couscous and it was scrumptious!

Emily S.

Incredibly Tasty! Coming Back for More!

Absolutely delicious!!! I can't wait to buy more! Thank you!

Mark T.

Mind-Blowing

holy crap they are good!

Sophia L.

Amazing Flavor

Amazing! Also delicious added to soup!

David R.