The Olive Bin

Grilled Jerk Chops

Finely grate the peel from one lime; set aside. Squeeze juice from two limes. Cut remaining two limes in half; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the jerk seasoning, oil, vinegar, lime peel, and half of the juice; rub over pork chops. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, peel and quarter the pineapple; drizzle with remaining lime juice and Key Lime vinegar. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using a long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill pork chops and pineapple, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes and each side or until thermometer reads 160 degrees and pineapple is tender. Grill the lime halves for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Chop the pineapple; serve with prok chops and lime halves. Serve with a side of rice and Caribbean cabbage slaw.
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Ingredients

Number Of Servings: 4

4 medium limes
1 T Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 T of any of The Olive Bin's Extra Virgin Olive Oils
4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
1 T (plus 1 tsp) of The Olive Bin's Key Lime Balsamic Vinegar (Seasonal)
1 small fresh pineapple

Directions

  1. Finely grate the peel from one lime; set aside. Squeeze juice from two limes. Cut remaining two limes in half; set aside. 
  2. In a small bowl, combine the jerk seasoning, oil, vinegar, lime peel, and half of the juice; rub over pork chops. 
  3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, peel and quarter the pineapple; drizzle with remaining lime juice and Key Lime vinegar.
  4. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using a long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill pork chops and pineapple, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes and each side or until thermometer reads 160 degrees and pineapple is tender. Grill the lime halves for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. 
  5. Chop the pineapple; serve with prok chops and lime halves. Serve with a side of rice and Caribbean cabbage slaw. 

Additional Info

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.

Associated Products

Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Key Lime White Balsamic