Oven Jerk Pork 🌶️🍖❤️

Ingredients 🛒

3-4 lbs pork shoulder or pork loin

3 tbsp jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp soy sauce

Juice of 1 lime

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)

1/2 tsp allspice

Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Directions 👩‍🍳

1️⃣ Prepare the pork:

Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, make shallow slits all over the surface of the meat to help the seasoning penetrate.

2️⃣ Marinate:

In a bowl, mix jerk seasoning, olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, thyme, allspice, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the pork, ensuring it gets into the slits. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

3️⃣ Preheat oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

4️⃣ Roast the pork:

Place the pork in a roasting pan or baking dish. Cover with foil and roast for 2 hours.

5️⃣ Caramelize:

Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Roast for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until the pork is caramelized and slightly charred on the outside.

6️⃣ Rest and serve:

Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with traditional sides like rice and peas, fried plantains, or a fresh salad.

⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ marinating time)

⏰ Cook Time: 2.5 hours

⏰ Total Time: ~3 hours

🍴 Servings: 6-8

🔥 Calories: ~350 kcal per serving