One seriously bold blend.
Award-winning Jamaican jerk marinades — crafted with real ingredients, free of the top-9 allergens, and made for everybody at the table.
Top-9
Allergen-free — every jar, always
30+
Retail locations across 6 states
Small-batch
Handcrafted in Topsham, Maine
2025
Yankee Magazine award winner
OUR FLAVORS
Shop our amazing blends
Original Jerk Marinade
Bold, smoky, and deeply spiced. The classic Jamaican jerk flavor — perfect on chicken, fish, veggies, and anything you can throw on a grill.
Maine Blueberry Jerk Marinade
Yankee Magazine's 2025 Best Artisan Food. Wild Maine blueberries meet Jamaican jerk spice in this uniquely New England blend.
Jerk Marinade Bundle Pack
One of each — the perfect introduction to Backriver Blends. Ideal for gifting, sampling, or simply stocking your pantry with both flavors.
YANKEE MAGAZINE · 2025
Best Artisan Food Award
Maine Blueberry Jamaican Jerk Marinade
OUR STORY
Bringing bold Caribbean flavors to every table
Our story starts with a love for authentic Jamaican cuisine — and a belief that bold flavors should be accessible to everyone. Backriver Blends was born from the idea that jerk marinade isn't just for one dish; it's a versatile, vibrant way to bring any meal to life.
What started as a mother's mission to create allergen-safe food for her daughter grew into a brand rooted in Jamaican culinary tradition, handcrafted in Topsham, Maine, and built to bring the island to your kitchen — wherever you are.
DISCOVER HOW IT ALL BEGAN"Wherever you are, Jamaica finds you."
WHY BACKRIVER BLENDS
What makes us different
Allergen-free
Free of all top-9 allergens in every jar, every batch. No exceptions — born from a mother's promise to her daughter.
Jamaican-rooted
Recipes and rhythm passed down through family. Authentic island flavor, not an imitation of it.
Maine-made
Handcrafted in small batches in Topsham, Maine. Quality you can taste in every spoonful.
Wholesale-ready
Shelf-stable, UPC-coded, and retail-compliant. Available in 30+ locations across 6 states and growing.
Versatility
Six ways to use it today
Marinate, grill, savor
Chicken, fish, tofu — coat generously and let the flavors do their thing. 30 minutes or overnight.
Glaze roasted veggies
Toss root vegetables or cauliflower in jerk marinade before roasting. Caramelized and bold.
Mix with mayo
One tablespoon transforms a plain sandwich spread into something worth talking about.
Spice up soups & stews
Stir into broth-based soups or slow cooker stews for warmth and depth that builds over hours.
Toss with potatoes
Roasted, smashed, or fried — jerk-tossed potatoes are the side dish that steals the show.
Whisk into dressings
A teaspoon in your vinaigrette or tahini dressing adds an unexpected island kick to any salad.
We're not jerking around
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Award-winning, allergen-free, shelf-stable, and with a story your customers will love. We're currently in 30+ locations across 6 states and actively expanding. Let's talk.