Grilled Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops w/ Zinfandel

MARINADE INGREDIENTS:

(12 ounce) bottle lager style beer
3 fluid ounces dark rum
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 scotch bonnet chile pepper, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 bay leaves

PORK CHOPS:

8 (6 ounce) pork loin chops
½ teaspoon kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Pour the beer, rum, molasses, soy sauce, and lime juice into a bowl. Stir in the garlic, ginger, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, and marjoram. Season with allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and bay leaves. Place the pork chops into a zip top bag, and pour in the marinade. Refrigerate 3 to 24 hours.
Prepare an outdoor grill for medium heat. Take the pork chops out of the marinade, place on a plate, and allow to sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes as the grill heats.
Season the chops to taste with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Grill the chops on both sides until a thermometer inserted into the center registers 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Allow the pork chops to rest for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

SERVE with Pineapple Salsa:

FRESH PINAPPLE SALSA:

1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
1 diced Avocado
1 can black beans
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp orange juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Combine ALL ingredients. Stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour so flavors can meld. Serve with Chips and over Chops.

Paired with Pound for Pound Zinfandel

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Grilled Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops w/ Zinfandel

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