Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops

Submitted by Chef #646054

"This is from a cookbook I published last year to benefit a children's hospital. This was from a doctor that is from the Caribbean."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 lean pork chops, 1/2 inch thick

directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Reviews

[Sheree C.]

Love the spice combo. I agree to doubling the spice amount in the recipe however.

 

[CelticBrewer]

Delicious! Not at all spicy-hot for me, but a great harmony of the spices producing a wonderful flavor. Next time, I think I'll just double up on the spice quantities and keep the meat portion the same. Yum!