The beaches and flavours of the Caribbean may seem like a distant plane ride away, but with Grace Foods you can savour authentic island tastes no matter where you live. Grace is one of the Caribbean’s largest and most dynamic food and beverage companies, and it has been bringing the best of the islands to Canadian chefs for over 30 years.

Caribbean cuisine is a rustic mosaic of bright flavours, sharp seasoning and potent spice. It is not uncommon to spend long afternoons huddled in a shaded street-foodshack, escaping the scorch of the sun with a cold beverage and a plate of barbecued jerk chicken. As you’re firing up the grill this summer, forget the standard ho-humbarbecue sauce. Grace’s line of jerk seasoning is savoury, fragrant and tenaciously spicy.

Rub a coating of Grace’s classic Jerk Seasoning onto your favourite meat – or immerse it in Grace’s Jerk Marinade – an hour before you cook, thenbarbecue it low and slow like they do in Jamaica. Equally tasty when cooking in the oven or on the stovetop. For a nice caramelized crust, brush on some Jerk BBQ Sauce during the last five to six minutes of cooking.

No Caribbean meal would be complete without a proper island beverage. Grace’s coconut water is 100 percent pure and is the number one selling coconut water in Canada. It’s an excellent source of hydration with five essential electrolytes and zero fat. Or choose from Grace’s wide range of sodas and tropical juices. No matter what you need to make authentic and delicious Caribbean food, Grace has got you covered.

For recipes, visit gracefoods.ca/news/grillwithgrace/