Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops

By LimericksLady

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 6 lean pork chops, 1/2 inch thick

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the water, lemon juice, onion, brown sugar, green onions, oil, salt, allspice, cinnamon, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper into a blender and puree until smooth. Pour 1/2 cup in a small bowl, cover and refrigerate, to use for basting.


2. Place pork in shallow glass or plastic dish. Pour remaining marinade over pork. Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours but no longer than 24 hours.


3. Heat coals or gas grill. Remove pork from marinade; discard marinade. Cover and grill pork 4 to 5 inches from medium heat. Turn chops frequently and brush with reserved marinade. Cook until medium done (160 degrees F/71 degrees C) and slightly pink when cut near bone, about 8 to 11 minutes.