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Plum Sauce Jerk Pork Chops

Bring bold Caribbean flavor to your dinner table with these Oven Jerk Pork Chops with Plum Sauce. Bone-in pork chops are marinated with spicy jerk seasoning, green seasoning, warm spices, and a touch of liquid smoke, then oven-baked and finished with a rich, glossy sauce. Plum sauce and honey add sweetness, while balsamic vinegar and fresh lime juice bring a tangy balance to the jerk heat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main, Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 475
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients for Pork Chops
  • 3 lbs. bone in pork chops
  • 2 tbsp spicy jerk marinade
  • 1 tbsp green seasoning or an additional tbsp jer marinade
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dry sage, Caribbean sazon
  • ½ tsp Debbies Caribbean soul spice
  • 1 tbs coconut oil
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • Ingredients for sauce
  • Juice from pork chops about ¼ cup, less or more
  • 1/3 cup plum sauce
  • 1/8 cup honey
  • 6 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Cornstarch slurry 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp water (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a bowl combine all the ingredients for the pork chops , mix well to combine . Wash pork chops with water and lemon. Rinse and pat dry, season with seasoning mix, being sure to coat all pieces on both sides of the pork chops, Cover and marinade at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 375 ( depending on your oven) Layer pork chops in baking dish, cover and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, halfway through, flip the pork chops. 20 minutes to the end, pour the juices off in a sauce pan, and all the other ingredients, bring to a low boil, stirring constantly, cook for 8 minutes, or until it is reduced by 1/3rd. Then decide if you want to add cornstarch slurry.
  2. Pour sauce over finished pork chops, or you can coat each pieces and put back in the oven for 5-8 minutes.

Notes

Bring bold Caribbean flavor to your dinner table with these Oven Jerk Pork Chops with Plum Sauce. Bone-in pork chops are marinated with spicy jerk seasoning, green seasoning, warm spices, and a touch of liquid smoke, then oven-baked and finished with a rich, glossy sauce. Plum sauce and honey add sweetness, while balsamic vinegar and fresh lime juice bring a tangy balance to the jerk heat.
Made with the flavorful pan juices, the sauce ties every bite together for a delicious blend of spicy, sweet, smoky, and savory. Serve these pork chops with rice and peas, roasted vegetables, or steamed cabbage for a comforting Caribbean-inspired meal that’s perfect for Sunday dinner or sharing with family.