Jamaican Oven Made Jerk Pork with Sweet n Spicy Balsamic Glaze

Bring bold island flavor to your dinner table with this Jamaican Oven-Made Jerk Pork with Sweet ’n’ Spicy Balsamic Glaze. Marinated in spicy jerk seasoning, garlic, lime juice, fragrant herbs, and Debbie’s Caribbean Soul Spice, this pork shoulder roasts in the oven until beautifully browned and packed with savory flavor. A touch of liquid smoke adds smoky depth to every bite.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main, Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients for Pork
  • 1 5 lb pork shoulder
  • 1/3 cup spicy jerk marinade
  • 1 tbsp onion powder garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt ground coriander, Debbies Caribbean soul spice, dry sage , dry thyme, dry rosemary, ground coriander
  • 8 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp coconut amins or low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Ingredients for Glaze
  • 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/8 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pinch of ginger grated
  • 1 tsp olive oi
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp ground scotch bonnet pepper onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Wash pork shoulder in water and vinegar ( optional) Pat dry, poke some holes all around the meat. In a bowl combine all the ingredients for pork and mix well to combine. Season well, but also ushing some of the seasonings in those holes you poked in the meat. Cover and marinade at least 4 hours, overnight is best.
  2. Preheat oven to 375. Use a baking pan with a rack and lid. Pour ½ cup of hot water on the bottom of baking pan, add the pork shoulder on the rack, cover and bake for 1 hour, remove and baste with pan juices at the bottom of the pan , baste for 1,put back in the oven covered for another 1 hour and remove and baste again . Bake for 1 hour uncovered.
  3. In the meantime, to make the balsamic glaze,
  4. In a skillet add the olive oil and butter on low heat, add the ginger and garlic and stir well to combine, sauté for 2 minutes, then add all the other ingredients and cook slowly stirring constantly until it is thickened.
  5. Remove pork from the oven and cut into desired sizes, drizzle glaze on top

Notes

Bring bold island flavor to your dinner table with this Jamaican Oven-Made Jerk Pork with Sweet ’n’ Spicy Balsamic Glaze. Marinated in spicy jerk seasoning, garlic, lime juice, fragrant herbs, and Debbie’s Caribbean Soul Spice, this pork shoulder roasts in the oven until beautifully browned and packed with savory flavor. A touch of liquid smoke adds smoky depth to every bite.
The finishing touch is a rich balsamic glaze made with honey, garlic, fresh ginger, butter, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Sweet, tangy, and fiery, it complements the seasoned pork and adds a glossy finish that makes this dish worthy of your Sunday dinner table or a special family gathering. Serve with rice and peas, roasted sweet potatoes, or steamed cabbage for a comforting Caribbean meal made right in your own kitchen.