Jerk Pork Chops
photo by Maryland Jim
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dry caribbean jerk seasoning
- 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch-thick (1-1/4 lbs.)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup spiced rum or 1/4 cup chicken broth
- cilantro (optional)
directions
- Combine brown sugar and jerk seasoning. Rub mixture over both sides of pork chops; let stand while cooking peppers.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 minutes. Remove to a plate; cover to keep warm.
- In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook pork chops, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, 4-5 minutes per side. Remove pork to plate with peppers.
- Add rum to skillet; bring to a boil. Cook 30 seconds, scraping bits on bottom of skillet. Return peppers, pork chops and any juices on plate to skillet; heat through, about 1 minute. If desired, garnish with cilantro.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!