Oven Jerk Pork | Jamaican Dinner

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: regular seasoning

Homemade blends can control sodium and additives.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: habanero peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Habaneros provide similar heat, while jalapeños are milder.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are a leaner option and often cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) for about 30 minutes.

Take the pork out and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Place the pork in the preheated oven and bake at 450°F (232°C) for 25 minutes.

Decrease the oven temperature to 250°F (121°C) and bake for about 2.5 to 3 hours without covering or touching it.

Check that the pork is tender and juicy, and can be sliced thin or cut into cubes.

Prepare a sauce by simmering the juices from the baking dish with ketchup, barbecue sauce, thyme, ginger, and pimento on the stove.

Cooking Techniques

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