Jerk Pork Chops

These were really as good as they looked!

I was in the grocers over the weekend and these 

chops looked so amazing I had to get them! 

They were calling me!

This jerk marinade is one I use for chicken, shrimp and now pork! 

The marinade is really easy to put together 

and the chops takes no time to cook!When I grill them, 

I reserve some of the marinade (before putting the 

raw meat/seafood in it) and brush it over as it cooks.

Jerk Pork Chops

What you need:

• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
• Zest and juice of one lime 
• 2-3 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 2 Tbs. powdered ginger
• 2 Tbs. dried thyme
• 3/4 tsp. ground allspice
• 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (I used low sodium)
• 1-2 Tbs. brown sugar
• 4 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 bone-in center-cut pork chops, 3/4 inch thick
• salt and pepper to taste

What to do:

• In a blender or food processor, puree all of the ingredients except the pork chops, salt and pepper. Adjust flavor to your liking. The marinade will be a little thick
• Pour all of the marinade over the chops
• Marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours
• Preheat your oven to 450 degrees
• Remove chops from marinade and place on a shallow baking sheet. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper (I always line my baking sheets with aluminum foil for easy cleanup!)
• Roast chops for about 7 minutes per side or until cooked through and lightly browned.
• Allow the chops to rest for several minutes before cutting