how to make Jerk pork chops in the oven

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning

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

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Pork loin is often less expensive and can be used in a similar way.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is cheaper and can be used in place of brown sugar.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: habanero pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Jalapeño peppers are milder and more widely available.

Wash the pork chops and prepare to make the marinade sauce.

In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of all-purpose seasoning, 1 tablespoon of jerk seasoning, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, and 1 tablespoon of garlic with thyme.

Add 1 tablespoon of crushed pimento to the mixture.

Blend the marinade sauce with 1/2 cup of water and Browning sauce until smooth.

Massage the marinade into the pork chops, ensuring they are well coated.

Submerge the pork chops in the marinade sauce and cover with aluminum foil.

Refrigerate the pork chops to marinate for 24 hours.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

After marinating, place the pork chops on a baking tray with a rack.

Boil the leftover marinade sauce with 1 cup of boiling water.

After 20 minutes, coat the pork chops with the jerk sauce from the marinade.

Continue to coat the pork every 20 minutes with the jerk sauce while cooking.

After 2 hours, check the pork and pour sauce over the pork instead of brushing it on.

Let the pork cook for an additional 45 minutes after the last coating.

Check the pork for doneness and remove from the oven.

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