The term “Jerk” comes from the term “Jerky,” which comes from the Spanish “Charqui” (char-key), which is meat cooked over a slow wood fire.
I’ve recently been lucky enough to have been given some lovely tapas dishes and it’s inspired me to cook more Spanish food.
Spanish Chorizo and Shrimp Pasta, thick fettuccine topped with spicy sausage, plump shrimp and salty olives in a lightly spicy flavorful sauce.
Oven-baked Spanish omelette with zucchini, pancetta, and potatoes.