Historian's Cookbook Jerk, an Authentic Taste of Jamaican Liberty Travelling the world with the diaspora, jerk is an artefact of Jamaica’s troubled colonial history and a powerful testament to the island’s centuries-long quest for freedom. Alexander Lee | Published in History Today Volume 69 Issue 5 May 2019 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Popular articles Paracelsus: Revolutionary or Mystic? Mussolini, Abyssinia and British Imperialism