Jerk Pork Chops

Name: Jerk Pork Chops
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork chops (1.5 inches thick); 2 tsp allspice berries, crushed; 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped; 2 tsp ginger root, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Spicy and aromatic Jamaican-style pork chops marinated in jerk seasoning with allspice, scotch bonnet, and thyme.

40 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork chops (1.5 inches thick)
2 tsp allspice berries, crushed
1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
2 tsp ginger root, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

In a food processor, combine 2 tsp crushed allspice berries, 1/2 seeded and chopped Scotch bonnet pepper, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 2 tsp minced ginger root, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Pulse until a paste forms.
2

Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 2 tbsp olive oil to the paste and pulse until combined.
3

Pat 2 lbs pork chops (1.5 inches thick) dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4

Coat both sides of the pork chops generously with the jerk paste.
5

Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
6

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
7

Grill the pork chops for 8-10 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
8

Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How long should Jerk Pork Chops marinate?

Step 5 reads: "Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator." Follow the time in step 5. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

What can I use instead of allspice in Jerk Pork Chops?

The entry for Jerk Pork Chops calls for 2 tsp allspice berries, crushed. In its place: Equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

Can I make Jerk Pork Chops less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Jerk Pork Chops comes from 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the Scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Jerk Pork Chops contain soy?

Yes: 2 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Jerk Pork Chops?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 38 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 640 mg sodium.

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