Jamaican Jerk Pork Recipe

Posted by

Rate It!

Add your photo!

Count

Calories

Minutes

Comments Print recipe

Ingredients:

Serving

2 lbs pork tenderloin (you can use 3 to 4 tenderloins)
2 -16 scotch bonnet chilies, seeded (for hotter jerk, leave the seeds or placenta in)
2 bunches scallions , both white and green parts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (green onions)
1/2 medium sized onion , cut into 1 inch pieces
1 inch piece ginger
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tbsp fresh thyme
2 1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg ( i used dried powdered)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp coarse salt ( kosher or sea)
1 tbsp light brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil , plus 1 to 2 tbsp's for basting

Directions:

Using the tip of a paring knife, make holes 1/4 inch deep all over each pork tenderloin. Place the tenderloins in a large nonreactive baking dish and set aside while you prepare the seasoning.
Combine the Scotch bonnets, scallions, onion, ginger, and garlic in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the thyme, allspice, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, brown sugar, and the 2 TBSP's of oil and process to a smooth puree. Or puree all of these ingredients in a blender.
Using a rubber spatula, spread the seasoning mixture over the tenderloins, stuffing it into the holes . Let the tenderloins marinate in the refrigerator, covered for a least 4 hours, or as long as overnight, turning the meat several times. The best way to marinate this is to place half the rub and the tenderloin in a ziploc bag.
Set up the grill for direct grilling. If using a gas grill, place the wood chips in a smoker box and preheat the grill to high; when the smoke appears, lower the heat to medium.
If using a charcoal grill, preheat it to medium.
When ready to cook, if using a charcoal grill, toss the wood chips on the coals. Brush and oil the grill grate. Arrange the pork tenderloins on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs and brushing occasionally with oil, until nicely browned on both sides and cooked through, 8 - 10 minutes a side. When not turning the meat, keep the grill covered to hold in the smoke.
Alternatively, you can also use a spit and cook the tenderloins on a rotisserie. I bought a whole tenderloin and cut it into 2 lbs pieces. I then basted the pork with the extra marinade throughout cooking. Cook to an internal temperature of 130F - 135F or until desired done-ness and remove from grill. It will continue to raise in temperature to 140-145F as it rests under tinfoil.
Transfer the pork to a cutting board cover with tinfoil and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut it into thin diagonal slices and serve with your choice of sides. Makes FANTASTIC sandwiches the next day.

Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	252.44 Kcal (1057 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.73g	12%
Cholesterol	98.26mg	33%
Sodium	4073.55mg	170%
Potassium	660.98mg	14%
Total Carbs	3.99g	1%
Sugars	1.91g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	3%
Protein	33.04g	66%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	4%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	28.9mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	125.53 Kcal (526 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.84g	12%
Cholesterol	48.86mg	33%
Sodium	2025.54mg	170%
Potassium	328.67mg	14%
Total Carbs	1.98g	1%
Sugars	0.95g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.32g	3%
Protein	16.43g	66%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	4%
Iron	1mg	11%
Calcium	14.4mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

Search recipes
by ingredients

Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Analyze

Try this similar recipes

Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Scallions, chopped, Garlic cloves, chopped and 14 more..
Grilled Jerk Chicken

Scallions, chopped, Garlic cloves, chopped, Onion, chopped and 13 more..
Grilled Jerk Chicken

Scallions, chopped, Garlic cloves, chopped, Onion, chopped and 13 more..
Martha's Jerk Chicken

Fresh scotch bonnet peppers or 3 habanero peppers, seeded... and 15 more..
Jerk Chicken

Whole scallions, chopped, Garlic cloves and 8 more..
Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Olive oil, Distilled white vinegar, Orange juice and 16 more..
Barefoot Contessa's Provencal Tomatoes

Ripe tomatoes (2 1/2 to 3-inches in diameter) and 10 more..
Vegetable Tian

Baby eggplant (about 8 oz total), sliced into 1/8 rounds and 11 more..
Jamaican Jerk Marinade

Scallions, greens only, thinly sliced and 16 more..