Jerk Pork Chops With Hearts of Palm Salad and Sweet

Name: Jerk Pork Chops With Hearts of Palm Salad and Sweet Plantains
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained (not salad-cut); 14 medium red onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon black pepper; 1 (11 ounce) boxfrozen ripe plantains (or fresh); 3 -4 teaspoons jamaican caribbean jerk seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 thin boneless center cut pork chops (about 1/4 inch thick)

Servings: persons

1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained (not salad-cut)
14 medium red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon black pepper
1 (11 ounce) boxfrozen ripe plantains (or fresh)
3 -4 teaspoons jamaican caribbean jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 thin boneless center cut pork chops (about 1/4 inch thick)

1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375F Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Thinly slice hearts of palm on the diagonal and put in a colander along with sliced onion.
3
Rinse well under cold water and pat dry.
4
Transfer to a large bowl and toss together with remaining salad ingredients.
5
Spread plantains on foil-lined baking sheet and bake until hot, 5 to 10 minutes.
6
While plantains bake, lightly oil grill pan and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
7
Meanwhile, stir together jerk seasoning and oil in a small bowl and rub all over pork to coat.
8
Grill pork, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes total.
9
Serve pork with salad and plantains.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained (not salad-cut), 14 medium red onion, thinly sliced, ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Jerk Pork Chops With Hearts of Palm Salad and Sweet Plantains falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Jerk Pork Chops With Hearts of Palm Salad and Sweet Plantains

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