This Jamaican Jerk Pork recipe features a marinade made with Scotch bonnet peppers, scallions, ginger, onion, garlic, and thyme. Flavorful and spicy, this recipe is perfect for grilling or roasting pork to create an authentic Jamaican dish that is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

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Servings: 10

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For The Jerk Marinade

1 cup water

8 to 12 ounces Scotch bonnet peppers (227-340g), stemmed (see notes)

6 ounces (170g) scallions (about 3 bunches), ends trimmed and roughly chopped

4 ounces fresh ginger (113g), peeled and roughly chopped

1/2 medium yellow onion (4 ounces; 113g), roughly chopped

1 whole head garlic (about 1 1/2 ounces; 45g), cloves peeled

1/4 cup Diamond Crystal kosher salt (1 1/4 ounces; 36g); for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight

1 ounce (28g) fresh thyme sprigs (about 1/4 cup), thicker woody stems removed

2 tablespoons whole allspice berries

2 tablespoons (30ml) browning, such as Grace brand (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

12kcal

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Fat

0g

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Saturated Fat

0g

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Carbohydrates

2g

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Fiber

0g

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Sugar

0g

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Protein

0g

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Cholesterol

0mg

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Sodium

1,065mg

53%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Jamaican Jerk Pork

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For The Jerk Marinade

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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