Sweet & Sour Jerk Pork | Jamaican Jerk Pork Recipe | How to make Sweet & Sour Jerk Pork | Jerk Pork

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning

Cajun seasoning can provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is often less expensive while still sweetening the dish.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Canned pineapple is often less expensive and has a long shelf life.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Pork loin is leaner and often cheaper than shoulder.

Marinate pork shoulder with jerk seasoning for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Sear the marinated pork on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove pork from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add bell peppers and cook until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in pineapple chunks, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Return the pork to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until tender.

Check for doneness; pork should be fork-tender and juices should run clear.

Remove pork from skillet and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Slice the pork and serve with the sweet and sour sauce over the top.

Garnish with chopped scallions and serve with rice or bread.

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