Jerked Pork Recipe

Name: Jerked Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lb. pork shoulder; 8 scallions, finely chopped *; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Scotch bonnet peppers **; 2 tsp. minced fresh thyme; 1 tsp. dried thyme, crushed; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. raw cane sugar; 1 tsp. light brown sugar; 1 tsp. ground allspice; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 2 tsp. cider vinegar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

6 lb. pork shoulder
8 scallions, finely chopped *
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Scotch bonnet peppers **
2 tsp. minced fresh thyme
1 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. raw cane sugar
1 tsp. light brown sugar
1 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil

1
Combine all ingredients, except pork, in a large bowl.
2
Place the pork in a roasting pan and coat with the marinade.
3
Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or preferably overnight.
4
Prepare a charcoal grill.
5
When the coals glow dusty red, push the coals to the sides and place a foil drip pan in the center arraning the coals around the pan to redirect heat.
6
Place pork on the grill.
7
Brush the meat with the marinade every five minutes and cook for 1-1/2 hours.
8
Remove the pork to a cutting board and chop into 1-inch pieces with a cleaver.

1957

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

185

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 6 lb. pork shoulder, 8 scallions, finely chopped *, 1 onion, finely chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Jerked 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!

Jerked Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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