Sure, oven jerk pork is a delicious and flavorful dish that brings the traditional Jamaican jerk flavors to your kitchen. Here’s a simple recipe for oven jerk pork:
Ingredients:
- 2-3 pounds pork shoulder, cut into chunks or a pork roast
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste for spiciness)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- Juice of 1 lime or lemon
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix together all the marinade ingredients: vegetable oil, soy sauce, white vinegar, brown sugar, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, Jamaican jerk seasoning, and lime or lemon juice.
- Place the pork in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the pork, making sure each piece is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to let the flavors penetrate the meat.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Remove the marinated pork from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Place the pork on a roasting rack in a baking pan, reserving the marinade.
- Roast the pork in the preheated oven for about 2 to 2.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 160-165°F (71-74°C). Baste the pork with the reserved marinade every 30 minutes.
- If you prefer, you can finish the pork under the broiler for a few minutes to get a nice char on the outside.
- Once done, let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve your oven jerk pork with rice and beans, coleslaw, or your favorite side dishes. Enjoy the bold and spicy flavors of Jamaican jerk!
