Jamaican Oven Jerk Pork Shoulder

Mar 01 2023

Use this recipe to make a simple version of Jamaican jerk pork shoulder, roasted in the oven. It's great for those who can't grill outdoors.

Ingredients

½
cup ground allspice berries
½
cup brown sugar (packed)
6
to 8 garlic cloves
4
to 6 Scotch bonnet chile peppers (trimmed and seeded, wear gloves)
1
tablespoons ground thyme (or 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves)
2
bunches scallions (green onions, greens included, trimmed and chopped into 2-inch pieces)
1
teaspoons ground cinnamon
½
teaspoons ground nutmeg
2
teaspoons Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
2
tablespoons soy sauce (to moisten)
1
(6- to 9-pound) pork picnic shoulder roast

Step 1
Gather the ingredients.
Step 2
Place allspice, brown sugar, garlic, Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, scallions, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and soy sauce in a food processor . Blend until smooth.
Step 3
With a sharp knife, carefully score the thick fat of the pork shoulder into a diamond pattern, trying to not cut into the meat.
Step 4
Press and massage a thick coating of the jerk sauce on the exterior of the pork so it is completely covered—gloves are encouraged for this process. Refrigerate any leftover sauce as long as it hasn't been in contact with the raw pork. It will keep for 4 to 5 weeks.
Step 5
Place the pork in a roasting pan and cover with a lid, foil, or plastic wrap. Refrigerate to marinate at least 24 hours or for up to two days.
Step 6
When ready to cook, let the pork sit at room temperature at least one hour or until it reaches room temperature. Then, preheat oven to 450 F.
Step 7
Line a roasting pan with heavy foil and insert a roasting rack.
Step 8
Roast pork uncovered for 30 minutes at this high heat, and then lower the temperature to 325 F.
Step 9
Roast for an additional 3 to 4 hours. If you notice the crust starting to over-blacken, cover again with aluminum foil. The pork is done when an instant-read thermometer (inserted in the thickest part of the meat away from fat) reads 180 to 190 F.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Step 11
Serve with your favorites sides and enjoy!