This Oven Jerk Pork recipe brings the bold, spicy, and aromatic flavors of Jamaican jerk seasoning to your kitchen. Marinated in a blend of herbs, spices, and hot peppers, the pork is roasted to perfection in the oven, resulting in juicy, tender meat with a flavorful crust. Perfect for a family dinner or a gathering, this dish pairs beautifully with rice and peas, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
Ingredients:
For the Jerk Marinade:
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 3-4 Scotch bonnet peppers (adjust to taste, can use less for less heat)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3-4 scallions, chopped
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh)
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
For the Pork:
- 2-3 pounds (900-1350 g) pork shoulder or pork butt, trimmed of excess fat and cut into large chunks or left whole
- Extra salt and pepper, to season the meat