Skillet Jerk-Spiced Pork Chops
Skillet Jerk-Spiced Pork Chops bring vibrant Caribbean heat balanced by tangy lime and soft, lightly sweet sautéed onion. The chops are juicy inside with a dark, aromatic crust from the jerk rub, making each bite bold yet bright. Perfect for a quick weeknight Dinner or a casual weekend meal when you want big flavor fast.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Mix the jerk seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; set the rub aside.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add about 1 tablespoon of the jerk rub. Add the onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, sprinkle 1/2 of the remaining jerk rub onto one side of each pork chop. Using the tip of a knife, poke 4 or 5 holes into each chop; drizzle 1/2 of the lime juice over the top. Place the chops, seasoned sides down, into the hot skillet.
- 4
Cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 5
While the chops cook, sprinkle the remaining jerk rub onto the top sides of the chops; poke 4 or 5 holes into each chop using the tip of a knife. Drizzle the remaining lime juice over the top.
- 6
Flip the chops; cook until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 5 to 7 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 117.06 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.18 g Moderate
- Carbs 4.45 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.56 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.75 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 19.85 mg Moderate
- Sodium 83.79 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.46 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.21 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 18.47 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.53 mg Low Source
- Potassium 78.73 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.76 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.6 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅