Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops are bone-in pork chops, marinated in a 2 ingredient sauce, then grilled on a traditional BBQ or a smoker grill! Such a SIMPLE, delicious dish!
Are you looking for an EASY grilling recipe for bone-in pork chops? If so, then I hope you will continue reading! This recipe for Caribbean jerk pork chops is ridiculously simple to prepare, and the chops taste wonderful!
The prep time for these pork chops is only a couple minutes, then the chops are refrigerated for half an hour. After that, throw ’em on the grill or smoker, and enjoy the finished grilled pork chops. Anyone can make these flavorful pork chops, and I’m happy to show you just how very easy it is!
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Marinate The Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops Before Cooking
This is the marinade that we use to make these delicious pork chops. I am not sponsored by this company, but just want to show you what we used. We bought this sauce at our local grocery store, and it is also available on Amazon.
Mix the marinade with pineapple juice in a small container. Place two large bone-in pork chops in a resealable bag or container and pour in the marinade and pineapple juice blend.
Seal the bag or container and then “smoosh” the bag around to distribute the marinade sauce, to fully cover the chops with sauce.
Once the pork chops are coated in sauce, place the container or bag in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, so they can absorb lots of flavor!
When ready to grill the pork chops, remove them from the refrigerator. Discard the excess sauce that had the raw pork in it.
Pour additional “fresh” Caribbean jerk sauce (without the pineapple juice) in a small container, so you can baste the chops with it, while they cook on the grill.
We Had Quite The Grilling “Traegerpalooza”!
The same evening we enjoyed these delicious Caribbean jerk pork chops, we also grilled other items alongside them on our Traeger grill.
In the photo below you can see we also had grilled asparagus, brats and hot dogs, tri-tip steaks, and another batch of boneless pork chops, made with a different sauce. We also roasted a whole turkey breast on the Traeger (not pictured). As you can see, the Caribbean jerk pork chops were in great company!
Directions For Cooking Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops On A Traeger Grill
If using a Traeger smoker grill to cook the pork chops, follow manufacturer instructions to get the fire ignited. Once ignited and smoking, set the temperature control to 450° F. Close the cover, and let the grill preheat for 10-15 minutes.
Once the grill is preheated and at temperature, place the marinated pork chops directly on the grill grate. Cook the Caribbean jerk pork chops for about 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches between 145-160° F.
Continue to baste with sauce while cooking. It is not necessary to turn the chops, because of the indirect heat feature (convection) present on a Traeger grill. Remove the pork chops once done, and let them “rest” for a few minutes to let the juices redistribute inside the meat, before serving.
Cooking The Pork Chops On A Traditional BBQ?
If you will be cooking the Caribbean pork chops on a traditional BBQ, place the chops directly on the grill grate. Continue to baste with sauce while cooking, turning as necessary during the cooking time.
The cooking time might vary slightly due to cooking them over a direct flame, so be sure to check the internal temperature of the pork chops. They are safely “done” when they reach an internal temperature of 145-160° F. Remove the pork chops once done, and let them rest for a few minutes to let the juices redistribute inside the meat, before serving.
Here are the finished Traeger grilled Caribbean jerk pork chops! They are full of flavor, and are enhanced by the wood pellet smoker feature of the grill! We used mesquite wood pellets in our Traeger. NOTE: If cooking these on a traditional “over the flame” BBQ, the chops will be a lot browner and crispy on the outside.
I really hope you will give this very simple recipe for Caribbean jerk pork chops a try! We really enjoyed them, and trust you will, too! Have a wonderful day!
Looking For More PORK CHOP Recipes?
You can find all of my recipes (over 700!) in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. A few of the pork chop recipes you might want to check out include:
- Smothered Pork Chops
- Pork Chops with Mushroom & Onion Gravy
- Baked Pork Chops with Stuffing
- Seared Pork Chops in a Lemon, Wine & Herb Sauce
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- 2 large pork chops (bone-in)
- 1/2 cup KC Masterpiece Caribbean Jerk Marinade
- 2 Tablespoons pineapple juice
- Additional marinade for basting meat while grilling , as needed
- Mix the marinade with pineapple juice in a small container. Place two large bone-in pork chops in a resealable bag or container and pour in the marinade and the pineapple juice blend.
Seal the bag or container and then "smoosh" the bag around to distribute marinade sauce, to fully cover chops with sauce. Once the chops are coated in sauce, place container or bag in refrigerator for 30 minutes, so they can absorb lots of flavor!
If using a Traeger or smoker grill to cook the pork chops, follow manufacturer instructions to get the fire ignited. Once ignited and smoking, set the temperature control to 450° F. Close the cover, and let the grill preheat for 10-15 minutes. Once the grill is preheated and at temperature, place the marinated pork chops directly on the grill grate. Cook the Caribbean jerk pork chops for about 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145-160° F. Continue to baste with sauce while cooking. It is not necessary to turn the chops. Remove the pork chops once done, and let them "rest" for a few minutes to let the juices redistribute inside the meat, before serving. Enjoy!
Once fire (or briquettes are ready) place the chops directly on the grill grate. Continue to baste with sauce while cooking, turning as necessary during the cooking time. The cooking time might vary slightly, due to cooking them over a direct flame, so be sure to check the internal temperature of the pork chops. They are safely "done" when they reach an internal temperature of 145-160° F. Remove the pork chops once done, and let them rest for a few minutes to let the juices redistribute inside the meat, before serving. Enjoy!
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