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Caribbean Jerk Veal Chops


Veal chops are marinated in bold Caribbean jerk spices and grilled for a flavorful punch with every juicy bite. Served with vibrant sides, this dish brings island-inspired heat and zest to your table.

Source: Funded by the Beef Checkoff
Serving Size 4
Prep Time 10 mins.
Cook Time 15 mins.

Ingredients


  • 6 large green onions (3 oz.), coarsely chopped
  • 1 habanero chili pepper or Scotch Bonnet chili pepper (1/4 oz.), seeded
  • 1 large clove garlic, smashed
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 loin veal chops, each 3/4 “ to 1” thick (about 2 lbs.)

Preparation


  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. 
  2. Place green onions, chili pepper, garlic, chicken broth, thyme leaves, rum, honey, vinegar, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg in blender; blend until smooth.
  3. Heat olive oil In 12” skillet with heat-safe handle over medium heat, add veal chops and sear, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once.
  4. Pour jerk sauce over veal chops; place skillet in oven. Cook 8 to 12 minutes or until internal temperature of 145° F. Remove skillet from oven; let chops rest 5 minutes before serving.

Caribbean Jerk Veal Chops

Veal chops are marinated in bold Caribbean jerk spices and grilled for a flavorful punch with every juicy bite. Served with vibrant sides, this dish brings island-inspired heat and zest to your table.

4 Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 15 mins.

Preparation


  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. 
  2. Place green onions, chili pepper, garlic, chicken broth, thyme leaves, rum, honey, vinegar, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg in blender; blend until smooth.
  3. Heat olive oil In 12” skillet with heat-safe handle over medium heat, add veal chops and sear, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once.
  4. Pour jerk sauce over veal chops; place skillet in oven. Cook 8 to 12 minutes or until internal temperature of 145° F. Remove skillet from oven; let chops rest 5 minutes before serving.
Source: Funded by the Beef Checkoff

Ingredients

  • 6 large green onions (3 oz.), coarsely chopped
  • 1 habanero chili pepper or Scotch Bonnet chili pepper (1/4 oz.), seeded
  • 1 large clove garlic, smashed
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 loin veal chops, each 3/4 “ to 1” thick (about 2 lbs.)