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Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops

This authentic Jamaican pork recipe brings the taste of the Caribbean right into your own home!
Course Dinner, Grill, Main Dish
Cuisine Caribbean
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 266kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch scallions stem trimmed, quartered
  • 1 small white onion peeled and quartered
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger peeled, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon ground pimento seeds or allspice
  • 2 Scotch bonnet peppers or more to taste, seeded and diced
  • 4 pork chops bone-in, center cut

Instructions

  • Place everything but the pork chops in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
  • Put pork chops in a resealable plastic bag and coat with the marinade. Let sit in refrigerator for 3 hours or up to overnight.
  • Heat grill on high heat and grill pork chops 8 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1733mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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