Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with Jamaican flavors as we explore the art of creating succulent and flavorful Jerked Pork Chops. This Caribbean classic is renowned for its bold, smoky, and aromatic taste profile that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Jerked Pork Chops are a perfect balance of heat and spice, with a tender and juicy interior encased in a crispy, charred crust. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your kitchen adventures, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the knowledge and techniques necessary to make mouthwatering Jerked Pork Chops that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
JAMAICAN JERK PORK CHOPS
These sweet, spicy chops can be thrown together in minutes, but definitely don't taste like it. Serve it with a side of jasmine rice and you'll feel like you're on a tropical vacation. -Allison Ulrich, Frisco, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soften 1 tablespoon butter; mix with peach preserves., Sprinkle chops with seasonings. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; brown chops 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan., Cut peppers into thin strips. In same pan, saute peppers in remaining butter over medium-high heat until crisp-tender and lightly browned, 5-6 minutes. Add chops; top with preserves mixture. Cook, uncovered, until heated through, 30-60 seconds. If desired, serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 1190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
CARIBBEAN JERK PORK CHOPS
Caribbean-style pork chops marinated overnight in a lemon juice and oil marinade with a variety of spices. Use more cayenne pepper to make it really hot!
Provided by MARVINTHEMARTIAN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 12h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine water, lemon juice, onion, brown sugar, green onions, oil, salt, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting.
- Place pork chops in shallow glass dish. Pour remaining marinade over the meat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 12 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
- Preheat grill for medium heat. Place grate 4 to 5 inches above heat source.
- Oil the grill grate. Arrange chops on grate, and discard marinade. Cover grill, and cook chops for 10 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 343.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
JAMAICAN JERK PORK
This is really good-you can sub chicken for the pork if you like-and you can change the peppers if the heat is too much!
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Pork
Time 18h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the first 7 ingredients.
- Mix thoroughly.
- In a food processor combine green onions and garlic, peppers, onion, lemon juice, oil, soy sauce, malt vinegar and ginger.
- Blend until very smooth.
- Place pork in a glass bowl or large freezer bag, combine all ingredients and coat pork well.
- Cover and stir or flip often.
- Marinate for at least 8 hours.
- Take out of the fridge 1 hour before grilling.
- Preheat grill to medium high, skewer pork, 4 cubes to a skewer.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes on one side, flip and 6-8 minutes on the other.
JERK PORK CHOPS
A 30 minute home-cooked meal for all of us cooks on the go! Start some rice on to cook and while the chops are cooking, whip up a quick salad. Recipe from Elizabeth Baird's Canadian Living book "Make it tonight". The amount of cayenne is totally up to you...if you have some hot peppers available,by all means add them into the marinade...traditionally Scotch Bonnet Peppers are used in Jerk Marinades. This recipe can easily be used for chicken as well....slash the chicken at even intervals and cover with marinade.
Provided by Lorrie in Montreal
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4 chops, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Slash fat around chops at intervals.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, orange juice, oil, garlic, green onions, allspice, thyme, salt, pepper, ginger and cayenne.
- Rub mixture on both sides of chops.
- In small roasting pan, roast chops in oven preheated to 375°F(190°C) turning halfway through, until browned and juices run clear when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.9, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 576.1, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 22.1
PAN-FRIED JERK PORK CHOPS
Pork chops pan-fried on top of the stove in less than 20 minutes with jerk rub and lime. Serve with sweet potato fries or steamed potatoes, and fresh veggies. For a traditional kick, serve with applesauce.
Provided by kesparza22
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine jerk seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Shake about 1 tablespoon jerk rub into the skillet. Add onions; cook and stir until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle 1/2 of the remaining jerk rub onto one side of each pork chop. Use a knife to poke 4 or 5 holes in each chop and pour 1/2 of the lime juice over top. Place chops, seasoned-side down, into the hot skillet.
- Cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. While cooking, sprinkle remaining jerk rub onto the top side of the chops. Poke holes as before, and pour remaining lime juice over top. Flip chops and cook until browned and no longer pink in the center, another 5 to 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 2440.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
GRILLED JERK PORK CHOPS
Categories Onion Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Pork Chop Spice Summer Grill/Barbecue Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.)
Tips:
- To enhance the jerk flavor, marinate the pork chops for several hours or overnight. This allows the spices to penetrate the meat and deliver an authentic Jamaican taste.
- If you don't have jerk seasoning, you can make your own by combining allspice, thyme, ginger, garlic, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Adjust the proportions to suit your taste preferences.
- For a smoky flavor, grill or pan-fry the pork chops over medium heat. This helps to develop a nice crust on the outside while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
- Serve the jerked pork chops with traditional Jamaican sides such as rice and peas, coleslaw, and fried plantains. You can also add a dollop of spicy mango chutney for an extra kick of flavor.
Conclusion:
Jerked pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're grilling in the backyard or cooking a weeknight meal, these flavorful chops will surely be a hit. With their perfect balance of spices and herbs, these jerk pork chops are a true taste of Jamaica that will tantalize your taste buds.
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