Plate of Jamaican jerk rib tips served over white rice on a dark green square plate

Homemade Jamaican Jerk Rib Tips

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Published June 17, 2025

When I’m craving Jamaican jerk rib tips, I usually order them from a restaurant. But lately, the prices have gone up while the portion sizes have gone down. So, I decided to learn how to make them at home. My goal with this recipe was to recreate that restaurant quality flavor. The kind that has a hit of spice, full of flavor, and makes you hope there are leftovers because it’s just that good.

The recipe I’ve crafted comes pretty close to the Jamaican rib tips I’ve enjoyed at restaurants in the past. If you’ve ever craved jerk rib tips but had no idea where to start, I think this version is perfect for beginners. The real secret is the Walkerswood Traditional Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. I use the mild version, which satisfies my craving for heat without going overboard. If you’re like me and don’t know how to make jerk sauce from scratch, this is a fantastic shortcut.

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Slow cooked rib tips served over fluffy white rice on a dark green plate
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.34 LB Rib Tips Pork
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper
  • 6 Mini Sweet Bell Peppers You can also use one and a half yellow or red bell pepper.
  • 1 1/2 Onions I like red onions (more flavor), but you can use white onions if you like.
  • 3 Portobello Mushrooms Use more if you like more mushrooms
  • 3 to 4 tsp Ginger Paste (Gourmet Garden) Use fresh ginger if you like, I've started using paste because it stays fresh for weeks.
  • 2 to 3 tsp Garlic Paste (Gourmet Garden) Use fresh garlic if you like, I've started using paste because it stays fresh for weeks.
  • 2 tbsp Jerk Seasoning Walkerswood Traditional Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. Use 1tbsp if you're sensitive to spice.
  • 2 Olive Oil Extra Virgin
Seasonings used for rib tips and sauteing vegetables
  • Sea salt To taste (1/2 tsp per pound of meat)
  • 1 tsp Beef flavor Bouillon Or to taste
  • Adobo Goya (All-purpose seasoning) Add a pinch
  • Black pepper Black pepper: To taste
  • Paprika To taste (start with 1/2tsp and adjust)
  • Basil (dry) Add a pinch or two
  • 1/2 to 1 Tsp Brown sugar Dark or light (I prefer dark)
  • Bay leaves (1 leaf) optional
  • Thyme Fresh optional

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Large Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients
    Start by gathering all your ingredients and setting them out on a clean cutting board or prep area. This includes your rib tips, red onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic and ginger paste, and your choice of seasonings (shown in the photo above).
    Wash and pat dry the rib tips, then chop them into smaller pieces for more even cooking. Dice your vegetables as desired. I used red onion, mini bell peppers, and mushrooms for a flavorful base.
    Ingredients for homemade rib tips on a wooden cutting board; including pork rib tips, bell pepper, onion, garlic, mushrooms, and seasoning tubes.
  2. Two glass bowls on a wooden cutting board. One with raw chopped rib meat, the other with diced red onions, peppers, and mushrooms.
  3. Step 2: Season the Meat
    Add your chopped rib tips to a large mixing bowl. Season them eat using the ingredients listed above, adjusting to your taste:
    Sea salt- Adobo seasoning- Black pepper- Paprika- Dried basil- Maggi- Ginger paste- Garlic paste
    Rib tip seasoning lineup on wood cutting board, including paprika, basil, seasoned salt, and garlic powder
  4. I didn’t measure the seasonings exactly. I seasoned by instinct, keeping things bold and flavorful without going heavy on the salt. If you're new to seasoning, start with about 1/2 teaspoon of each (except basil; a pinch goes a long way) and adjust as you go. Mix everything thoroughly to coat the meat evenly.
    (Reference the photos/video to see the seasoning coverage I used.)
    Bowl of seasoned rib tips with salt container on cutting board.
  5. Step 3: Sear and Sauté
    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, sear the seasoned rib tips for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until lightly browned. This helps lock in flavor before simmering.
    Transfer the seared rib tips to a large pot. Don’t clean the skillet. It’s time to build more flavor.
    Seared rib tips in a skillet on the stove with hand using tongs to flip meat
  6. Step 4: Sauté the Vegetables
    Using the same pan (and leftover oil from the seared meat), add your chopped vegetables. Red onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. If needed, add another tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.
    Sauté the vegetables over medium heat until they begin to soften and become fragrant. While sautéing, season with a light sprinkle of the same spices used on the meat: Paprika – Black pepper – Adobo – A pinch of sea salt – About1/2 teaspoon of beef bouillon.
     (This part is about layering flavor, so trust your taste.)
  7. Adding seasoning to sautéed vegetables in a skillet on the stovetop
  8. Sautéed vegetables in a skillet on the stovetop.
  9. Step 5: Build the Braise
    Once the vegetables are sautéed, transfer them into the pot with the rib tips. Turn the heat to high and pour in 10 oz of hot water. This helps deglaze and begin the simmering process.
    Then add: 1 bay leaf – 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme – 2 heaping tablespoons of Walkerswood Jerk Seasoning (Start with 1 tbsp if you’re sensitive to spice. Even the “mild” version packs heat!).
    Optional: 1/2 tablespoon ginger paste for extra depth (I highly recommend adding).
    Cover the pot and allow the rib tips to cook over medium heat for 35 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure the flavors are evenly distributed, and nothing sticks to the bottom.
    Pouring water over seared rib tips in a stainless-steel pot
  10. Adding Bay leaves to seared rib tips and sauteed vegetables in a stainless-steel pot
  11. Adding Jerk Seasoning to seared rib tips and sauteed vegetables in a stainless-steel pot
  12. Step 6: Add Sweetness & Reduce
    After 35 minutes, add 1 full teaspoon of dark brown sugar.
    Uncover the pot for 10 minutes and reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer and stir occasionally. This lets the broth reduce into a rich, flavorful gravy.
    Once it reaches your preferred consistency, turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let it rest before serving.
    Adding brown sugar to the rib tips pot
  13. Ready to eat jerk rib tips and sauteed vegetables in stainless-steel pot
  14.  ServingSuggestions
    I served these rib tips over plain white rice, but the flavorful of the sauce works beautifully over mashed potatoes, fries, or even tossed with pasta. You really can’t go wrong.

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Notes

 Budget Note
For the purpose of pricing this recipe. I’m only including the cost of the rib tips and jerk seasoning without taxes, since those were specifically purchased to make this dish. The other ingredients (like red onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic and ginger paste, and seasonings) are part of my regular monthly grocery haul, so I don’t count them individually here. I try to build most of my meals using ingredients I already keep on hand.
Rib tips $9.78
Walkerswood Jerk Seasoning $4.99
Total $14.77 without taxes  

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