Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops Recipe

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
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Summary

Prepration Time15 MinutesCooking Time20 Minutes
Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
Servings6CuisineCaribbean
CourseMain DishSpecialityHolidays
Main IngredientPork

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
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, or to taste
6 lean pork chops, 1/2 inch thick

How to make Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops

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.

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Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops