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Jerk chicken is Jamaica's most iconic dish — but the word 'jerk' in its name refers to something very specific. What does 'jerk' actually describe in this context?
A
The sharp jerking motion used to pound the spice rub into the meat
B
The name of the Maroon community leader who invented the recipe
C
A cooking method of poking holes in meat
D
The sound the meat makes when it hits the hot grill surface
E
A Spanish word for dried meat, borrowed during colonial trade
