Jerk Pork Chops With Rice, Black-Eye Peas, Andd Roa

Name: Jerk Pork Chops With Rice, Black-Eye Peas, Andd Roasted Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: rice, mixture; 3 ounces onions, peeled, and finely chopped; 3 ounces red bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 bay leaves; 2 mace blades; ⅓ cup long grain rice; 1 ½ cups chicken stock; ½ cup black-eyed peas (cooked or canned); ½ teaspoon pepper, to taste; 9 ounces squash, seeded and sliced into 1/2 inch wedges; 4 pork chops, fat and bone removed; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

rice, mixture
3 ounces onions, peeled, and finely chopped
3 ounces red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 bay leaves
2 mace blades
⅓ cup long grain rice
1 ½ cups chicken stock
½ cup black-eyed peas (cooked or canned)
½ teaspoon pepper, to taste
9 ounces squash, seeded and sliced into 1/2 inch wedges
4 pork chops, fat and bone removed
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
-- preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
-- heat a medium pan over high.
3
add onion, and bell pepper, cook for about 2 minutes.
4
-- Add bay leaves, mace, rice, stock, beans, and pepper.
5
Cover and bring to simmer for 12-15 minutes or until rice has absorbed stock and is tender.
6
-- meanwhile, spread the squash out on a nonstick baking sheet.
7
Cook in oven for 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
8
-- TO MAKE JERK RUB mix all sugar, oregano, paprika,, cinnamon, chili powder, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl and rub onto pork.
9
-- heat a stove top grill pan over medium heat, sprayed lightly with oil.
10
-- sear the pork chops on each side, then cook for about 5 minutes until done.
11
-- serve pork chops with rice and bean mixture, and baked squash.

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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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: rice, mixture, 3 ounces onions, peeled, and finely chopped, 3 ounces red bell peppers, seeded and chopped, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Jerk Pork Chops With Rice, Black-Eye Peas, Andd Roasted Squash 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.

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Jerk Pork Chops With Rice, Black-Eye Peas, Andd Roasted Squash

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