Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops

Deliciously tender pork chops are marinated for 12 hours or longer in a mixture of lemon juice, oil, and spices, then grilled to perfection!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 235 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 0.75 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 0.75 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.33333298563957 cup lemon juice
• 0.33333298563957 cup chopped onion
• 6 lean pork chops, 1/2 inch thick

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 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).