Grilled Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops with Mango Salsa

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
69%
Grilled Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops with Mango Salsa
65 min.
4
349kcal

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these Grilled Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops paired with a refreshing Mango Salsa! This dish is a perfect blend of bold flavors and vibrant colors, making it an ideal choice for your next lunch or dinner gathering. The jerk seasoning, with its aromatic spices and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, infuses the pork chops with an irresistible taste that transports you straight to the Caribbean.

Not only is this recipe gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also boasts a health score of 69, making it a very healthy option for those looking to indulge without the guilt. Each serving is packed with protein, ensuring you feel satisfied and energized. The addition of fresh mango salsa adds a delightful contrast, with its juicy sweetness and zesty lime juice, perfectly complementing the spicy pork.

With a total preparation and cooking time of just 65 minutes, this dish is both quick and easy to make, allowing you to enjoy a gourmet meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking to spice up your weeknight dinner, these Grilled Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops with Mango Salsa are sure to impress your family and friends. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor the flavors of Jamaica right at home!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon brown sugar packed
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red (cayenne)
  • teaspoons jalapeno finely chopped
  • lb pork loin bone-in
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • medium mangos peeled chopped cut in half lengthwise, seed removed, and (1 cup)
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 cup onion red finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon sage dried crushed
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons thyme leaves dried

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. In small glass or plastic bowl, mix jerk seasoning ingredients. Rub evenly on both sides of pork. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 1 hour to blend flavors.
  2. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving time.
  3. Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  4. Place pork on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook about 15 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink when cut near bone and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160F.
  5. Serve pork with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories349kcal
Protein60.47%
Fat25.11%
Carbs14.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66.19
Glycemic Load
4.23
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.797391487205%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.89mg
Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.5mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
2.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:348.82kcal
17.44%
Fat:9.54g
14.68%
Saturated Fat:2.92g
18.23%
Carbohydrates:12.32g
4.11%
Net Carbohydrates:10.81g
3.93%
Sugar:8.76g
9.73%
Cholesterol:142.88mg
47.63%
Sodium:476.99mg
20.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:51.69g
103.39%
Vitamin B6:1.85mg
92.26%
Selenium:63.68µg
90.97%
Vitamin B1:1.03mg
68.98%
Vitamin B3:13.5mg
67.49%
Phosphorus:529.2mg
52.92%
Vitamin C:27.62mg
33.48%
Copper:0.6mg
29.84%
Potassium:995.85mg
28.45%
Zinc:4.22mg
28.15%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.03%
Vitamin B12:1.16µg
19.28%
Vitamin B5:1.85mg
18.48%
Magnesium:70.07mg
17.52%
Vitamin A:694.7IU
13.89%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.78%
Iron:1.66mg
9.23%
Folate:26.48µg
6.62%
Vitamin E:0.91mg
6.07%
Fiber:1.52g
6.06%
Vitamin D:0.91µg
6.05%
Calcium:36.63mg
3.66%
Vitamin K:3.28µg
3.13%