Jerk Pork Chops
Juicy jerk pork chops with bold spices, perfect for grilling and baking, offering a smoky, flavorful experience suited for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 large scallions, chopped ⓘ
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice ⓘ
- 2 tsp. honey ⓘ
- 1 tsp. ground allspice ⓘ
- 1 tsp. dried thyme ⓘ
- 1 tsp. salt ⓘ
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp. hot sauce ⓘ
- 4 bone-in loin pork chops, 8 oz. each, 1 inch thick ⓘ
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together scallions, garlic, vegetable oil, lemon juice, honey, allspice, thyme, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and hot sauce to make the jerk seasoning.
- Place the pork chops in a large glass dish.
- Rub the jerk seasoning over both sides of the pork chops.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat a grill pan over high heat.
- Place the pork chops on the grill pan and cook for 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chops to a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pork chops rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with buttered red skinned potatoes, string beans, and carrots.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
763
kcal
38% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).