Grilled Jerk Pork Chops

A seasoning mix that originated in Jamaica, jerk is popular throughout the Caribbean in the preparation of meats such as pork and chicken for grilling. Jerk seasoning typically includes chilies, onion, allspice, and thyme.

20 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 5 minutes

18 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/4	cup	onion	chopped
1	teaspoon	thyme	crumbled
1	teaspoon	sugar
1	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper
1/2	teaspoon	cayenne pepper
1/2	teaspoon	allspice	ground
1/8	teaspoon	nutmeg	freshly grated
1/8	teaspoon	cinnamon
2	each	pork chops	1/2 inch thick

Directions

Prepare grill.

Mince and mash onion to a coarse paste with thyme, sugar, salt, and spices.

Pat pork chops dry and rub all over with jerk paste.

Grill pork on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through.

Alternatively, pork may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 26g

Amount per Serving

Calories 18 8% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1180mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	3%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 0.0g	1%

Vitamin A	2%		Vitamin C	3%
Calcium	1%		Iron	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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