Looking of Jamaican Jerk Pork

[Chemicalkinetics]

Hi I actually live between New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia is very close to me. I am looking for a Jamaican restaurant which serves nice Jerk Pork (not Jerk Chicken). Do you know any Jamaican restaurant in Philly or in West New Jersey area which serves Jerk Pork? Jerk Pork is very popular when I lived in the South, but it does not seem very popular here in the Northeast. Thanks.

[johnpm]

Scotch Bonnets in Medford NJ does jerk pork, but only on Fri and Sat. Nice little place, friendly and clean.

[Chemicalkinetics]

JohnPM,

Thanks. Medford is not as close as I would like, but it is still manageable. Fri and Sat restriction is not a problem for me at all. Maybe I can swing by there this Sat. Thanks.

[Chemicalkinetics]

Just go back from Scotch Bonnets a few hours ago -- a very nice restaurant. It is not a elite upscale restaurant by typical Western restaurant standard, but it is very neat and friend, and it is certainly upscale compared to the typical Jamaican restaurants I had been to.

Needless to say, I order the jerk pork plate. It is very nicely done. Very tender yet juicy and very very very spicy. Man, I literally (really) start seeing starts at the end of the meal. This is how I remember it when I had my jerk pork down in Georgia. The price was ever slightly more expensive than typical Jamaican restaurants, but very reasonable when compared to a typical Italian/American restaurant.

$15 for the Jerk Pork entree. $3.5 for a fruit punch.

Unfortunately, the restaurants are filled with an attractive owner and a few attractive waitresses. I can barely concentrate on my foods, so this is the very unfortunate part. :P

Thanks for the suggestion.

[Chemicalkinetics]

Too bad everyone. I found Scotch Bonnets based on Johnpm suggestion. I love the jerk pork there. Really great. Unfortunately, I just found out the restaurant has just closed. It is a shame. A real shame.

[jzerocsk]

Another one bites the dust in Medford :-(

[Chemicalkinetics]

Very sad. It is actually a restaurant which serves very good food.

Is there something special about Medford (based on your comment)?

[jzerocsk]

I often do my gift and holiday shopping at some of the shops there like 43 S Main and Creative Genius. Over the years I've seen so many of the stores close and at this point that leaves Braddock's as the only restaurant left on Main Street. I had lunch at Scotch Bonnets just in December as a matter of fact, and really enjoyed it.

It's starting to become a ghost town!

[Chemicalkinetics]

Sorry to hear this. I am not a native to the area. As you may remember, I live almost a hour up north.

Hopefully, this is just the effect of the general economy and that the town will thrive after the economy picks up. The little time I spend in Medford, I feel it is a very nice and semi-upscale town, so I doubt it will get worse.

[Chefpaulo]

Even though it is not on her menu, if you call Nicola Shirley, owner of the Jamaican Jerk Hut, 1436 South St., she might be able to make it for you. Its worth a try.
CP

[Chemicalkinetics]

Thanks CP,

I will consider it next time. Although Jerk Pork has to be made the night bfore, not sure if she will just make it just for me.

[brightman]

I thought Nic sold the place.