Easy Jamaican Jerk Pork

Jerk seasoning, is a traditional spicy Jamaican seasoning used for different types of meats. However, the most popular meats used are chicken and pork. Jerk Pork is usually seasoned and cooked on a grill. However, I have created this delicious Jamaican Jerk blend of seasonings and a easy homemade way to cook this that comes out tasting perfect and tender, bursting with flavor.

In Jamaica, we have a few spots that are “must try” for jerk. One in particular being Boston Jerk in Portland. Jerk pork and chicken is best done on a grill, but this recipe I adapted as my own comes out great using a pressure cooker alone or popping it in the oven to brown a few minutes after if desired. I my opinion this comes out more tender than even using a grill.

Ingredients

• Pork – Shoulder or belly
• Scallion
• Garlic
• Thyme
• Scotch Bonnett Peppers
• Pimento Berries
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Brown Sugar
• Cinnamon Powder
• Nutmeg (grated)
• Vinegar
• Dark or Mushroom Soy Sauce

Preparation Steps

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1. The jerk seasoning is made by blending the seasonings together.
2. It is then rubbed onto the pork and marinated for at least 2 hours in a seasoning bowl.
3. You would then cook it for a few minutes in the pressure cooker and then bake or broil for a few more minutes in a baking pan according to the directions.

The result is tender, spicy pieces of jerk pork with the distinct flavor of different spices that will leave you highly satisfied.

The most popular serving suggestion for jerk pork has to be Jamaican Hardo bread if you have access to it. If not, any of your favorite breads should do. This makes the perfect weekend meal. In my home we usually do this on a Friday or Saturday evening. Leave me a comment and tell me how it came out.

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Easy Jamaican Jerk Pork

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 6 Servings

Author Dianne

Ingredients

• 4 Lbs. Pork leg or shoulder Cut in medium pieces
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. Black Pepper
• 1 tsp. Pimento Berries
• 4 Cloves garlic
• 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
• 6 Scotch Bonet Peppers
• 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
• 2 Stalks Scallions
• 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Nutmeg Grated
• 3 Tbsp. Dark or Mushroom Soy Sauce
• 1/4 Cup Vinegar

Instructions

1. Cut up pork in medium pieces and set aside. (Do not remove excess fat as this helps to keep pork moist and prevent from drying out when baking).
2. Blend all remaining ingredients in blender until smooth.

3. Pour blended seasonings on pork and rub in evenly. Tightly cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. If cooking less, you may half the pork and place remainder jerk seasoning in a jar in fridge for future use.

4. Place in pressure cooker and add about 1/2 cup of water or a little more and cook about 20 minutes after hissing starts. Pork will be cooked at this point and ready to eat.

5. To brown more, Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil and place pork pieces on baking tray. Bake about 10 minutes uncovered until brown.

Recipe Notes

*This recipe may be used to cook on a grill, but you would leave the pork in larger pieces and not cut until after cooking. Your grilling time will be adjusted to approximately 20 minutes on each side or you can check when cooked.

** You may also adjust your jerk seasoning to your preference as some people prefer more spicier. Some peppers are also spicier than others.