CARIBBEAN JERK BBQ PORK CHOPS

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: 15 mins
• 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.