Jerk Pork Chops

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These jerk pork chops are marinated overnight in a lemon, oil, and spice marinade. Use more cayenne pepper to make it really hot!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
12 hrs
Total Time:
12 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ¾ cup water

  • cup lemon juice

  • cup chopped onion

  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ¾ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 6 (1/2-inch-thick) lean pork chops

Directions

  1. Blend water, lemon juice, onion, brown sugar, green onion, oil, salt, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting.

  2. Place pork chops into a shallow glass dish. Pour remaining marinade over chops, then cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Place the grate 4 to 5 inches above the heat source.

  4. Remove pork chops from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.

  5. Arrange chops on the preheated grill, cover, and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

235 Calories
9g Fat
5g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 235
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 343mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 31g 63%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 460mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.