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Jamaican Oven Jerk Pork

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 🇯🇲.

jamaican oven jerk pork

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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