Jerk Pork Chops
Description
Deliciously tender pork chops are marinated for 12 hours or longer in a mixture of lemon juice, oil, and spices, then grilled to perfection!
Ingredients
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3/4 cup water
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1/3 cup lemon juice
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1/3 cup chopped onion
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1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
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1 tablespoon chopped green onion
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
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6 lean pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
Directions
1
Blend water, lemon juice, onion, brown sugar, green onion, oil, salt, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting.
2
Place pork chops into a shallow glass dish. Pour remaining marinade over chops, then cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Place the grate 4 to 5 inches above the heat source.
4
Remove pork chops from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
5
Arrange chops on the preheated grill, cover, and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).