Spicy Grilled Jerk Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Spicy Grilled Jerk Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 bone-in pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 12-16 scallions white and some green parts coarsely chopped; 10 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 3 Scotch bonnet chiles (or habaneros), seeds and veins removed and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup ground allspice; 3 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground dried thyme; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup white vinegar

Servings: persons

6 bone-in pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
12-16 scallions white and some green parts coarsely chopped
10 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
3 Scotch bonnet chiles (or habaneros), seeds and veins removed and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup ground allspice
3 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground dried thyme
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup white vinegar

1
Place the onion, scallions, garlic and chiles in the bowl of a large food processor fitted with the metal blade.
2
Top with the allspice, salt, paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg and thyme.
3
Pour in the soy sauce, vegetable oil, vinegar and 1/4 cup water.
4
Pulse to break everything down and then process for about 30 seconds, until all the big chunks are gone.
5
Put the jerk paste in a big nonreactive bowl.
6
One at a time, dredge the pork chops in the paste, leaving them in the bowl when fully covered.
7
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
8
Prepare an outdoor grill to cook direct over medium heat.
9
Using cooking gloves to handle the pork, pull each chop out of the paste and place it directly on the grill grate, keeping as much paste on the chop as possible.
10
Discard the remaining paste.
11
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the chops are golden brown and have reached an internal temperature of 150F.
12
Transfer them to a platter and tent loosely with aluminum foil.
13
Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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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 bone-in pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick, 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, 12-16 scallions white and some green parts coarsely chopped, 10 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Grilled Jerk Pork Chops 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.

Spicy Grilled Jerk Pork Chops

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