Best 6 Grilled Jerk Rack Of Pork Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the world of grilled jerk rack of pork. This dish promises an explosion of flavors, combining the smokiness of the grill with the aromatic jerk spices. Indulge in the succulent texture of the tender pork, wonderfully complemented by the spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet notes of the jerk marinade. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice cook looking to impress, this article will guide you through the art of creating the perfect grilled jerk rack of pork, ensuring a memorable and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEF JOHN'S GRILLED JERK PORK TENDERLOIN



Chef John's Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin image

As I suspected, the spicy, aromatic marinade worked wonderfully with the lean mild pork. As long as you heed my warnings not to overcook the meat, you and your guests will be very happy with this.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin
½ onion, chopped
⅓ cup fresh thyme leaves
¼ cup white vinegar
4 cloves garlic
2 habanero peppers, seeded, or more to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cut the tenderloin in half and set the thinner end to the side. Cut the thicker end in half lengthwise. You should have 3 mostly equal pieces.
  • Combine onion, thyme, vinegar, garlic, habanero peppers, ginger, soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, allspice, black pepper, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a blender. Puree until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
  • Pour Jerk marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork tenderloin pieces, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill pork, moving if necessary to avoid overcooking the thin parts of the meat, until dark grill marks appear and they lift easily from the grill, 6 to 7 minutes each side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 126.6 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 389.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GRILLED RACK OF PORK WITH SHERRY VINEGAR BBQ SAUCE



Grilled Rack of Pork with Sherry Vinegar BBQ Sauce image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 6h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup plus 4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds
1/4 cup whole black peppercorns
8 sprigs fresh thyme
1 Spanish onion, peeled and quartered
One 4-pound center cut rack of pork, chine and feather bones removed
4 tablespoons Spanish paprika
4 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground
4 teaspoons fennel seeds, ground
4 teaspoons black mustard seeds, ground
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
Canola oil
Sherry Vinegar BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup ketchup
1 cup aged sherry vinegar
1/2 cup homemade chicken stock
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Honey

Steps:

  • Combine 10 cups water, 1/2 cup kosher salt, brown sugar, mustard seeds, peppercorns, thyme and onions in a large glass bowl or a plastic container. Add the pork, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours. Thirty minutes before grilling, remove the pork from the brine, rinse with cold water, pat dry and let sit out at room temperature.
  • Prepare a charcoal grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • Combine the paprika, cumin, mustard, fennel, the remaining 4 teaspoons salt and ground pepper in a bowl. Rub the pork with the spices and drizzle with canola oil. Sear the pork over direct heat on both sides until lightly golden brown and a crust has formed, about 5 minutes per side. Move the pork over indirect heat (inside of grill should be at about 375 degrees F) and cook, brushing with the Sherry Vinegar BBQ Sauce every 5 minutes or so, until a thermometer inserted in the center registers 145 degrees F, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Brush with the sauce every 10 minutes or so after the first 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill, loosely tent with foil and let rest 15 minutes before slicing. You can either slice into individual chops, or slice the loin off the bones and thinly slice.
  • Combine the ketchup, vinegar, chicken stock, brown sugar, mustard, paprika and thyme in a medium saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced by half. Season with salt, pepper and honey. Let cool to room temperature.

GRILLED JERK PORK CHOPS



Grilled Jerk Pork Chops image

Categories     Onion     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Pork Chop     Spice     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
two 1/2-inch-thick rib pork chops (each about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Prepare grill.
  • Mince and mash onion to a coarse paste with thyme, sugar, salt, and spices. Pat pork chops dry and rub all over with jerk paste. Grill pork on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through. (Alternatively, pork may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)

GRILLED JERK PORK WITH CURRIED PEACH RELISH



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Both the peach relish and the pork benefit from an overnight rest in the refrigerator; the relish mellows in flavor, and the pork becomes even more tender in the fiery marinade.

Categories     Onion     Pork     Tomato     Marinate     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Peach     Curry     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

For relish
1 1/2 lb firm-ripe peaches
1/2 lb tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped red onion (1 medium)
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
For pork
3 scallions (white and pale green parts only), trimmed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon molasses (not robust or blackstrap)
1 teaspoon Scotch bonnet or habanero hot sauce*, or to taste
2 pork tenderloins (1 3/4 to 2 lb total)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil for basting
Special Equipment
an instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Make relish:
  • Cut a shallow X in bottom of each peach and tomato with a sharp paring knife and blanch in 2 batches in a 4-quart saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds. Transfer peaches and tomatoes with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water and let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel peaches and tomatoes, then halve peaches lengthwise and pit. Cut peaches into 1-inch pieces. Coarsely chop tomatoes.
  • Cook onion, ginger, and salt in oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add curry powder and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add peaches and tomatoes with any juices, sugar, and lime juice and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and peaches are tender but still hold their shape, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool, uncovered, then chill, covered, at least 8 hours.
  • Marinate pork:
  • Combine scallions, thyme, salt, allspice, pepper, lime juice, molasses, and hot sauce in a blender and blend until smooth. Put pork in a nonreactive dish and rub all over with marinade. Marinate, covered and chilled, turning occasionally, 8 hours. Bring to room temperature before grilling.
  • Grill pork:
  • Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see "Grilling Procedure," below.
  • Discard any marinade remaining in dish, then brush pork lightly with oil and grill on a lightly oiled grill rack, turning occasionally and basting frequently with oil, until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of meat registers 145°F, 15 to 25 minutes.
  • Transfer pork to a cutting board and let stand 15 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise to about 155°F.) Serve pork with relish.
  • Grilling Procedure
  • If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows:
  • Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds
  • Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds
  • Low: 5 to 6 seconds
  • If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.
  • *Available at most supermarkets and kitchenmarket.com.

GRILLED JERK PORK TENDERLOIN



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I feel that the apple cider makes this jerk marinade unique, and a bit untraditional. Being from the apple country of Virginia, the apple cider was a natural. For added flavor, add apple or hickory wood chips soaked in water on top of the hot coals. You can begin grilling when the chips start smoking. Grilled pineapple goes well with this as a side dish.

Provided by VAGRILL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 8h49m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 habanero peppers, seeded
1 small onion, chopped
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup apple cider
¼ cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons packed brown sugar
¾ teaspoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup wood chips, soaked
2 ½ pounds pork tenderloin, butterflied and pounded to 3/4 inch

Steps:

  • Combine habanero peppers, onion, green onions, ginger, and garlic, in a blender or food processor. Blend until quite fine. Add cider, white vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, and sugar. Season with mustard seed, salt, pepper, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Continue to blend until smooth.
  • Place the pork tenderloin in a shallow casserole dish. Spread mixture on all sides of the meat (wear gloves or use a spatula). Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
  • Lightly oil grate. Add soaked wood chips to coals, if using. Grill slabs of tenderloin, turning as needed, about 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Remove meat from grill; allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1124.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

GRILLED JERK PORK TENDERLOIN



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The zesty spices and refreshing mango make you feel like you're having fun in the sun in the Caribbean!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ripe mangoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped red onions
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pork tenderloin (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon jerk seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mangoes, onion, brown sugar, parsley, ground red pepper, and salt; mix well and set aside.
  • Evenly season pork with jerk seasoning. Place on grill and cook 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F., turning halfway through cooking.
  • Slice pork, top with mango salsa, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 82.1, Sodium 141.6, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 26.5, Protein 27.5

Tips:

  • To ensure the jerk marinade penetrates deeply into the pork, make sure to score the surface of the rack of pork before applying the marinade.
  • For an authentic Jamaican flavor, use Scotch bonnet peppers in your jerk marinade. However, if you prefer a milder heat, you can substitute habanero or cayenne peppers.
  • Allow the pork to marinate for at least 24 hours, or up to 48 hours, for maximum flavor.
  • When grilling the pork, cook it over indirect heat to prevent flare-ups. This will help the pork cook evenly and prevent it from burning.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork is cooked to your desired doneness. For medium-rare, cook the pork to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. For medium, cook the pork to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the grilled jerk rack of pork with your favorite sides, such as rice and peas, grilled vegetables, or Jamaican coleslaw.

Conclusion:

Grilled jerk rack of pork is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its tender meat and smoky jerk flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook pork, give this grilled jerk rack of pork recipe a try.

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