Delicious Jerk Pork Belly Recipe: Perfectly Seasoned and Grilled

TLDRLearn how to make a mouthwatering jerk pork belly. Follow the step-by-step process of marinating and grilling this flavorful dish, resulting in tender and juicy meat with a crispy exterior.

Key insights

🔥Jerk pork belly is a unique twist on traditional jerk recipes, providing a flavorful and tender meat option.

🌶️The marinade for jerk pork belly includes spices like Jamaican jerk seasoning, creating a spicy and aromatic flavor profile.

🔪Creating small incisions in the pork belly allows the marinade to penetrate deep into the meat for maximum flavor infusion.

🔥Grilling the jerk pork belly over high heat helps to render the fat and achieve a crispy crust.

🍽️Enjoy the jerk pork belly with pickled onions and a side of alpen to complete the delicious meal.

Q&A

How long does it take to marinate the pork belly?

The pork belly should be marinated overnight to allow the flavors to infuse into the meat.

Can I use a different seasoning instead of Jamaican jerk seasoning?

You can try different spice blends, but Jamaican jerk seasoning is the traditional choice for this recipe.

Does the pork belly need to be scored before marinating?

Scoring the pork belly helps the marinade penetrate the meat, resulting in a more flavorful dish.

What can I serve with jerk pork belly?

Jerk pork belly pairs well with pickled onions and alpen, a type of spicy Jamaican coleslaw.

How do I achieve a crispy exterior on the pork belly?

Grilling the pork belly over high heat will help to render the fat and create a crispy crust.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Welcome to another episode with Mom and Papa Joe. Today's recipe is jerk pork belly.

00:21The pork belly is prepared by creating small incisions to allow the jerk marinade to penetrate the meat.

02:33The jerk pork belly is marinated overnight to infuse the flavors into the meat.

04:30After marinating, the pork belly is grilled over high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and a tender interior.

06:26The pork belly is sliced and grilled again to render the fat and enhance the flavors.

08:11The final dish is tender and juicy jerk pork belly, perfect for serving with pickled onions and alpen.

08:59Enjoy this delicious dish and take care of yourselves. We'll see you in the next video!