Jamaican Jerk Pork
Jamaican Jerk Pork is a flavorful and spicy dish that originated in Jamaica. It involves marinating pork with a mixture of herbs, spices, and peppers, including scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, thyme, garlic, and more. The meat is typically grilled or smoked, resulting in a delicious and aromatic dish with a unique Caribbean taste.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder cut into 1-inch thick slices
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 scallions chopped
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers (or habanero peppers), seeded and chopped
- 2 limes juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, scallions, peppers, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until a smooth marinade forms.
- Place the pork slices in a large bowl or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove pork from the marinade and grill for about 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through, basting with any remaining marinade.
- Once cooked, remove pork from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the Jamaican Jerk Pork with rice and peas, fried plantains, and a side of fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 18g (6%)Protein: 30g (60%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 93mg (31%)Sodium: 922mg (40%)Potassium: 636mg (18%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 10g (11%)Vitamin A: 307IU (6%)Vitamin C: 26mg (32%)Calcium: 79mg (8%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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