Jerk Pork Recipe

Name: Jerk Pork Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs pork tenderloin; 6-8 green onions; 1 habanero chile without seeds (or 3 serrano with seeds); 2 Tbs allspice; 2 Tbs lime juice; 2 Tbs soy sauce; 3 garlic cloves; 2 Tbs fresh ginger; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar (or more for a sweet jerk); 1 tsp pepper; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 3 tsp vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2.5 lbs pork tenderloin
6-8 green onions
1 habanero chile without seeds (or 3 serrano with seeds)
2 Tbs allspice
2 Tbs lime juice
2 Tbs soy sauce
3 garlic cloves
2 Tbs fresh ginger
2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar (or more for a sweet jerk)
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3 tsp vegetable oil

1
Add garlic cloves to food processor.
2
Pulse until rough chopped.
3
Add green onions, ginger, and habanero.
4
Pulse until well chopped.
5
Add lime, soy, allspice, salt, sugar, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and oil.
6
Run processor until pureed.
7
Recite secret Jamaican Jerk incantation while transferring marinade to a ziploc bag and adding the tenderloin.
8
Marinate for 8 hours.
9
Grill pork on all sides until pork has a pink center.

979

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2.5 lbs pork tenderloin, 6-8 green onions, 1 habanero chile without seeds (or 3 serrano with seeds), 2 Tbs allspice, and more.

Yes, Jerk Pork Recipe 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!

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Variations & substitutions

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