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Jamaican Jerk Pork With Mango Salsa Recipe

Jamaican jerk shrimp holds a special place in our food memory, though Jamaican jerk pork with mango salsa always hits the spot!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Jamaican
Keyword jamaican jerk pork, mango salsa, paleo, recipe
Prep Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 634kcal
Cost 10

Ingredients

Mango Salsa Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients for the mango salsa in a bowl and toss until well combined; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    2 mangoes, ½ red onion, 1 hot pepper, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • In a food processor, add all the ingredients, minus the pork chops, to make the jerk-style marinade.
    4 fresh scallions, 4 garlic cloves, 2 habanero peppers, ¼ cup coconut aminos, ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup lime juice, 1 tbsp. Jamaican allspice, 2 tsp. ground ginger, 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 2 tsp. ground nutmeg, ½ tsp. ground cloves, 2 tbsp. dried thyme, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Pulse everything until you get a smooth paste, and add more coconut milk if you want a smoother consistency.
    ¼ cup coconut milk
  • Place the pork chops in a marinating container and season to taste, then pour the jerk marinade over and gently toss until everything is well covered.
    4 to 6 pork chops
  • Refrigerate, and marinate for 2 to 12 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Grill the pork chops for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until nicely charred and cooked through.
  • Let the pork chops rest for 2 to 3 minutes, and serve with the mango salsa.

Nutrition

Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 984mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1695IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 12mg