Jerk Pork Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Jerk Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped scallion; 4 serrano or jalapeno chiles, chopped with seeds, or 1/2 Scotch bonnet chile, chopped without seeds; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 lb boneless pork loin, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil plus extra for brushing; 1 tablespoon chopped scallion (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped scallion
4 serrano or jalapeno chiles, chopped with seeds, or 1/2 Scotch bonnet chile, chopped without seeds
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 lb boneless pork loin, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices
2 teaspoons vegetable oil plus extra for brushing
1 tablespoon chopped scallion (optional)

1
Pur&ee marinade ingredients in a small food processor or a blender and transfer to a sealable plastic bag.
2
Put pork in bag, turning to coat, and seal bag.
3
Marinate pork, chilled, turning occasionally, 8 hours.
4
Brush a well-seasoned cast-iron ridged grill pan lightly with some oil and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
5
Grill pork, seasoned with salt, in batches over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through, about 9 minutes on each side.
6
(Discard any remaining marinade in bag.)
7
Transfer pork to a plate to cool slightly.
8
With your fingers, shred warm pork into a bowl and toss with oil, scallion, and salt to taste.
9
Keep warm, covered.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped scallion, 4 serrano or jalapeno chiles, chopped with seeds, or 1/2 Scotch bonnet chile, chopped without seeds, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Jerk Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jerk Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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