Jerked Pork Recipe

Name: Jerked Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 pounds pork shoulder; 8 each scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped; 1 each onions finely chopped; 4 each garlic minced; 2 each scotch bonnet chile peppers seed, devein and finely chop; 2 teaspoons thyme minced fresh; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon brown sugar, light; 1 teaspoon allspice ground; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

6 pounds pork shoulder
8 each scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped
1 each onions finely chopped
4 each garlic minced
2 each scotch bonnet chile peppers seed, devein and finely chop
2 teaspoons thyme minced fresh
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar, light
1 teaspoon allspice ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil

1
Combine all of the marinade ingredients 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 arund the pan to roide indirect heat.
6
Brush the meat with te marinade as often as possible for about 1 1/2 hours.
7
Remove the pork to a chopping board ndchp, wih a cleaver, into 1-inch pieces.
8
Serve with Pickapeppa Sauce and grill roasted sweet potatoes or yams.

2176

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

193

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 pounds pork shoulder, 8 each scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped, 1 each onions finely chopped, 4 each 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

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Variations & substitutions

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