Caribbean Style Pork Chops Recipe

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(Serves About 2)

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Ingredients​

 

For the Pork Chops:

• 2 x 6 oz Pork Chop per person

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

• 1 Teaspoon Allspice Powder

• 1 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder

• 1 Teaspoon Paprika Powder

• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

• 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder

• 1 Teaspoon Salt

• 1 Teaspoon Ground White Pepper

 

For the Coconut Rum Sauce:

• ½ Cup Dark Rum

• ½ Stick of Butter

• 2 Shallots (Minced)

• 3 Cloves Garlic (Minced)

• 1 Cup Beef Stock

• ¼ Cup Coconut Milk

• 1 Teaspoon Molasses

• ¼ Cup Demi Glace (You can buy concentrate for this from most supermarkets)

• 1 Tsp Kosher Salt

• 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper

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Instructions

For the Pork Chops:

1. Mix the olive oil and the spices in a bowl.

2. Give the pork chops a good dose of the spice mixture.

3. Allow to rest in the fridge for around 2-3 hours.

4. When ready to cook, grill them on a cast iron or grill for 6 mins – 8 minutes per side or until the internal temperature comes to 145°F.

5. Rest for 3-4 minutes.

 

For the Coconut Rum Sauce:

1. Melt the butter into a saucepan.

2. Once it is all melted and begins to foam, add the shallots.

3. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Keeping the rest to season at the end.

4. Cook the shallots for 2 minutes.

5. Add the minced garlic.

6. Cook the garlic for 2 minutes.

7. Add the beef stock, dark rum and coconut milk. Combine well.

8. Add the molasses and the demi glace and combine well.

9. Simmer on a gentle heat until all of the liquids have combined to one. This should be about 10-15 minutes.

 

To Serve:

1. Place the pork chop on a plate and drizzle* with the Coconut Rum Sauce, and serve the rest on the side.

 

*Drizzling may be difficult as it is so delicious, if I say so myself, that you may want more.