caribbean jerk bbq pork chops

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

This amazingly delicious dish brings the pork chops to the next level...It has a little zip to it just enough to make things interesting!

yield 2 servings
prep time 5 Min
cook time 11 Min
method Barbecue

Ingredients For caribbean jerk bbq pork chops

  • 1 lg
    habañero, seeded, ribs removed and roughly chopped
  • 2 lg
    cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    ginger, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 c
    red onions, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    pineapple juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    grapeseed oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar, such as demerara
  • 1 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1 tsp
    allspice
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 pinch
    ground himalayan sea salt
  • 4 lg
    pork loin center cut chops (about 3/4-inch thick)
  • 4 lg
    pineapple slices, cores removed

How To Make caribbean jerk bbq pork chops

  • 1
    In a blender, add all the ingredients except pork chops and pineapple; process until well combined. In a Ziploc, place pork chops and pour marinade over. Close bag and massage/flip them until well coated. Transfer to the fridge for 8 to 10 hours.
  • 2
    Preheat BBQ to 550ºF. Transfer chops on a plate and discard marinade. Place pork chops on the grill and cook 5-6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 135-140ºF. 4 minutes before the end of cooking, place pineapple slices and grill 3 minutes per side. Serve with vegetable medley
  • 3
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcTZ4FiuYJs
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