Spicy, smoky, and packed with that Jamaican street-side flavor.
This Jamaican Oven Jerk Pork brings the bold flavor of the grill straight to your kitchen! Juicy pork marinated in a spicy jerk blend and slow-roasted to perfection — it’s tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and bursting with island heat. Whether you pair it with festival, bread, or rice & peas, this one will make your kitchen smell like Jamaica 🇯🇲.
Ingredients
- Pork shoulder/butt 5 –10 lbs
- Lime or vinegar – for rinsing
- 1/4 Cup jerk Seasoning (dry rub)
- 2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 2 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 Tsp Liquid Smoke
- Jerk Seasoning/Marinade:
- 5–6 stalks scallion
- 6–8 sprigs thyme
- 1–2 Scotch bonnet peppers (adjust heat)
- 6–8 cloves garlic
- 1–2 inch piece fresh ginger
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Browning
- 2 Tbsp vinegar (apple cider or white)
- 1/2 Cup Red Stripe beer (any beer you have )
- 1 whole nutmeg
- 10 allspice (pimento berries )
- 1–2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 Onion
Instructions
- Prep the Pork:
Wash pork with vinegar or lime juice, then pat dry. Cut into desired size.
Make the Marinade:
In a blender or food processor, combine scallion, onion, garlic, Scotch bonnet, pimento, brown sugar, ginger, browning, nutmeg, vinegar, and beer . Blend until smooth.
Marinate the Meat:
Pour the marinade over the pork and rub in thoroughly. Cover and let it sit for at least 4 hours (overnight for best flavor).
Roast:
Preheat oven to 300°F (148°C). Place pork pieces on a wire rack over a lined baking tray to catch drippings. Roast for 1½ to 2 hours, turning halfway through.
Broil or Finish for Char:
For that authentic jerk flavor, broil the pork on high for 15–20 minutes or grill briefly until edges are slightly charred.
Serve:
Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve hot with rice & peas, fried plantains, or festival. - Jerk Sauce for serving:
3 tbsp barbecue sauce 1 cup of the drippings from the meat 1 tbsp ketchup
How to make Jamaican jerk pork
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Bless up and happy cooking! 💛💚🖤
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