
While most of us aren’t lucky enough to be lounging on a beach in the Caribbean, we can certainly bring the spirit of the islands straight to our dinner table with these sweet and spicy grilled pork chops. The secret is an easy-to-make homemade jerk seasoning blend used to season both sides of each pork chop before grilling. That same seasoning mix is also used to make a simple honey mustard sauce and a quick pineapple sweet yellow onion salsa, both of which top each seared pork chop. Served over a crisp bed of baby spinach, this is the ultimate summer meal. Light, refreshing, and guaranteed to make your summer dinner feel like a getaway.
The one thing I am not is a fussy cook. For sure, it’s pretty gosh-darn rare that I make a recipe that requires four freaking separate recipes. But in this case, it was totally worth it. And since I always have a small jar of Brown Sugar Caribbean Jerk Seasoning on hand, I was at least able to save a little bit of time making these grilled pork chops. There’s also the added bonus of the Jerk Seasoned Caribbean Honey Mustard Sauce and the Pineapple & Sweet Yellow Onion Caribbean Salsa, which are both made using the same jerk seasoning, being so stupid-simple to make that they honestly take very little time or effort to throw together. And, if you’re really lucky like me, and you just so happen to have your own version of B.O.B. Bob around your house, perhaps you won’t even have to worry about standing next to a hot grill. Maybe they’ll do all of the “work” for you. So, y’all, if you’re thinking this recipe might just be too fussy, think again. It’s pretty freaking quick to throw together, and I guarantee you’ll absolutely love it.

Ingredients:
Brown Sugar Caribbean Jerk Seasoning:
- 1 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar, Packed
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Finely Ground Sea Salt
- 2 Teaspoons Finely Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Teaspoons Dried Thyme
- 2 Teaspoons Dried Parsley
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cayenne
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Allspice
- 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
Jerk Seasoned Caribbean Honey Mustard Sauce:
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Spicy Brown Mustard
- 2 to 3 Teaspoons Jerk Seasoning (See Suggestions)
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Very Finely Chopped
Pineapple & Sweet Yellow Onion Caribbean Salsa:
- 2 Cups Fresh Pineapple, Diced Small
- 1/3 Cup Sweet Yellow Onion, Grated
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Very Finely Diced
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Jerk Seasoning (See Suggestions)
- Pinch of Finely Ground Sea Salt
Grilled Pork Chops:
- 4 to 6 Boneless Pork Chops
- Jerk Seasoning (See Suggestions)
- Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves

Directions:
Brown Sugar Caribbean Jerk Seasoning:
- Place all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix well to combine.
- Pour or spoon the seasoning mix into a clean dry airtight glass spice jar.
- Shake well before use.
Jerk Seasoned Caribbean Honey Mustard Sauce:
- Place all of the ingredients into a glass bowl. Use a small whisk to whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth.
- Store in an airtight glass container or cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until use.
Pineapple & Sweet Yellow Onion Caribbean Salsa:
- Place all of the ingredients into a glass or non-reactive metal bowl. Gently stir to combine.
- Serve with tortilla or corn chips or as a topping or garnish for chicken, pork, or seafood.
Grilled Pork Chops:
- Season both sides of each pork chop with a little bit of the jerk seasoning.
- Allow the pork chops to rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill for 4 to 8 minutes per side, or until the pork chops reach your desired doneness.
- Place the pork chops on a clean plate and allow them to rest for at least 5 minutes before plating.
- Serve each pork chop over a pile of fresh baby spinach leaves. Top each pork chop with a generous drizzle of the honey mustard sauce, followed by a large spoonful of the salsa.

Suggestions:
- To make this recipe, I used homemade Brown Sugar Caribbean Jerk Seasoning. Crafted with the perfect blend of spices and the subtle sweetness of brown sugar, this homemade jerk seasoning is a lovely way to add a slightly sweet flavorful Caribbean spice profile to your everyday recipes. I then used the homemade jerk seasoning to make Jerk Seasoned Caribbean Honey Mustard Sauce to serve over these pork chops and to season this Pineapple & Sweet Yellow Onion Caribbean Salsa. Is it a little extra work to make both the seasoning mix, the sauce, and the salsa? Yes. But it’s well worth the effort. And, you’ll have extra seasoning to use in other recipes.
- This recipe will yield enough honey mustard sauce and salsa for at least 4 to 6 pork chops.
- Keep in mind that the thickness of your pork chops will have an effect on how long you will need to grill them. I would not choose pork chops over 1 inch thick for this recipe.
- Don’t be afraid to use a thermometer to test the doneness of your pork chops. 145 degrees is medium-rare, 150 degrees is medium, and 160 degrees is well-done. Allowing the pork chops to rest for at least 5 minutes after grilling helps to redistribute the juices inside them, creating a less dry piece of meat.
- You may have a little honey mustard sauce or salsa left over. The honey mustard sauce is great as a sandwich spread or dip for fresh-cut vegetables, and the salsa is delicious served with tortilla chips.

Improvements:
- Replace the grilled pork chops with grilled chicken or fish.
- Use fresh, small-diced peaches instead of pineapple in this recipe.
- If you have 4 to 5 Tablespoons of honey mustard sauce leftover, use it to make these Caribbean Honey Mustard Deviled Eggs.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar, Packed
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Finely Ground Sea Salt
- 2 Teaspoons Finely Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Teaspoons Dried Thyme
- 2 Teaspoons Dried Parsley
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cayenne
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Allspice
- 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Spicy Brown Mustard
- 2 to 3 Teaspoons Jerk Seasoning (See Suggestions)
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Very Finely Chopped
- 2 Cups Fresh Pineapple, Diced Small
- 1/3 Cup Sweet Yellow Onion, Grated
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Very Finely Diced
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Jerk Seasoning (See Suggestions)
- Pinch of Finely Ground Sea Salt
- 4 to 6 Boneless Pork Chops
- Jerk Seasoning (See Suggestions)
- Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves
Directions:
- Place all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix well to combine.
- Pour or spoon the seasoning mix into a clean dry airtight glass spice jar.
- Shake well before use.
- Place all of the ingredients into a glass bowl. Use a small whisk to whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth.
- Store in an airtight glass container or cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until use.
- Place all of the ingredients into a glass or non-reactive metal bowl. Gently stir to combine.
- Serve with tortilla or corn chips or as a topping or garnish for chicken, pork, or seafood.
- Season both sides of each pork chop with a little bit of the jerk seasoning.
- Allow the pork chops to rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill for 4 to 8 minutes per side, or until the pork chops reach your desired doneness.
- Place the pork chops on a clean plate and allow them to rest for at least 5 minutes before plating.
- Serve each pork chop over a pile of fresh baby spinach leaves. Top each pork chop with a generous drizzle of the honey mustard sauce, followed by a large spoonful of the salsa.
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