Jerk Pork Roast Recipe

Name: Jerk Pork Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Scotch-bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped (see note), or other very hot chili peppers or chili sauce to taste; 6 scallions, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 3 tablespoons ground allspice; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 4-pound boneless pork roast, tied

Servings: persons

3 Scotch-bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped (see note), or other very hot chili peppers or chili sauce to taste
6 scallions, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons dark rum
3 tablespoons ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 4-pound boneless pork roast, tied

1
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the peppers, scallions, onion, garlic, oil, rum, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
2
Process until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
3
Place the roast on a nonreactive plate and, using a spatula, coat with the jerk sauce.
4
(Avoid touching the paste with your hands; the oil from the peppers can burn.)
5
Cover and marinate overnight.
6
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
7
Place the pork in a roasting pan fitted with a rack.
8
Roast for 15 minutes.
9
Lower the oven temperature to 350 and continue roasting until the pork is just barely pink at the center when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 40 to 50 minutes.
10
Remove the pork from the oven and allow to set, covered, for 15 minutes.
11
Slice thinly and serve.

202

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Scotch-bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped (see note), or other very hot chili peppers or chili sauce to taste, 6 scallions, chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Jerk Pork Roast 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.

Jerk Pork Roast

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