Jerk Pork Chops
Yield: 6 servings
Cooking Time: 12-14 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
6 Canadian centre-cut Pork Chops, boneless, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) ground allspice
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1 tsp (5 mL) EACH dried thyme, ground coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil
Recipe adapted from National Pork Board.
Image courtesy of National Pork Board.
Cooking Instructions
Trim off any visible fat from pork chops. In a small bowl, combine all seasonings and oil; mix to blend. Spread paste mixture on both sides of each pork chop. Place chops in a sealable plastic bag, or baking dish and cover. Chill for 3 hours or overnight in refrigerator.
Broiler
Place chops on rack in broiler pan; broil 5 to 6 inches (13-15 cm) from heat for 6 - 7 minutes on each side, until brown and chops reach an internal temperature of 160° F (71° C)
BBQ
Preheat barbecue on high. Reduce heat to medium. Grill chops (or broil 4-5 inches/10 -12 cm from heat) for 5-6 minutes per side until chops are browned and internal temperature is 160°F (70°C).
Serve with colourful orange squash or sweet potatoes, and fresh green beans.
