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Spicy Jerk Grilled Pork Chops

These easy, delicious grilled pork chops feature a homemade jerk sauce spiked with habanero peppers, allspice, garlic, ginger, and lime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Jerk Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 habanero peppers coarsely chopped
  • 0.25 cup green onions chopped, green and white parts
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Pork Chops
  • 4 bone-in pork loin or rib chops about 0.75-inch thick
For Serving
  • lime wedges

Method
 

Jerk Sauce Preparation
  1. In a food processor combine chopped peppers, green onions, garlic, lime juice, brown sugar, dried thyme, olive oil, white vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. Process until smooth.
  3. Remove half of the sauce and put in a container; refrigerate.
Marinating the Pork Chops
  1. Put the pork chops in a large resealable bag.
  2. Add the remaining sauce to the pork chops; seal the bag and massage the sauce all around the pork chops.
  3. Refrigerate for 2 hours. You can marinade them for up to 8 hours.
Grilling the Pork Chops
  1. When ready to cook, remove pork chops from the fridge and let sit on counter while the grill preheats.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill to 400°F; about medium to medium-high heat.
  3. Rub the grill grates with oil.
  4. Remove pork chops from marinade; discard marinade.
  5. Grill the pork chops, covered, for 7 to 10 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Check the internal temperature and DO NOT overcook. Use an instant read meat thermometer to check for doneness. Thicker pork chops will need longer to cook through.
  6. Remove pork chops from grill and let stand for about 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. Serve pork chops with the reserved sauce and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

The total time indicated for the original recipe includes marinating time. Ensure the internal temperature of pork reaches 145°F for food safety.
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