CARIBBEAN JERK BBQ PORK CHOPS

Submitted by clubfoody

"This amazingly delicious dish brings this protein to the next level...It has a little zip to it just enough to make things interesting! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcTZ4FiuYJs"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 large habanero, seeded, ribs removed and roughly chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger, roughly chopped
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 pinch sea salt, ground (or to taste)
• 4 boneless center cut pork chops
• 4 slices pineapple, cores removed

directions

1. In a blender, add all the ingredients except pork chops and process until well combined. In a Ziploc, place pork chops and pour marinade over. Close bag and massage/flip it until well coated. Transfer to the fridge for 8 to 10 hours.
2. Preheat BBQ to 550ºF. Transfer chops on a plate and discard marinade. Place pork chops on the grill and cook 5-6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 135-140ºF. 4 minutes before the end of cooking, place pineapple slices and grill 3 minutes per side. Serve with vegetable medley.