Jamaica pimento wood chips

[wakame]

Thinking about doing some Jamaica jerk chicken next weekend for a party. I normally just use apple/cherry wood. However, to have an authentic flavor, it requires some pimento wood chips. Found them online for $35 for 2 lb plus 11 shipping. If anyone used them before, is it worth it? does the flavor really enhance that much?

 

[bbqwillie]

Do some research on the whole technique of making jerk. There is more to it than just the wood. And yes it's worth it if you want authentic jerk.

 

[GrillGirlRobyn]

buy the pimento wood it is sooo worth it! i used to get from pimentofromjamaica.com but it appears they are out of biz, I see pimentowoodproducts.com is selling... I guess that is where I'll buy next. Can't live without it!