Caribbean Pork Bowl Recipes

CARIBBEAN JERK PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine water, lemon juice, onion, brown sugar, green onions, oil, salt, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting.
• Place pork chops in shallow glass dish. Pour remaining marinade over the meat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 12 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium heat. Place grate 4 to 5 inches above heat source.
• Oil the grill grate. Arrange chops on grate, and discard marinade. Cover grill, and cook chops for 10 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.

GRILLED CARIBBEAN-SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Combine peaches, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set peach salsa aside.
• Combine olive oil, brown sugar, Caribbean jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and seasoned salt in a second small bowl. Rub tenderloin with the spice mixture.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place tenderloin on hot grill and cook covered for 9 to 11 minutes. Turn and grill until tenderloin is slightly pink in the center, 9 to 11 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with peach salsa.

CARIBBEAN PORK BOWL

Steps:

• Blanch tomatillos in boiling water for 5 minutes or until they begin to soften.
• Remove husk, drain and rinse in cold water.
• Pulse tomatillos with pineapple, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, sugar, and salt in a processor or blender until finely chopped.
• Cover and chill.
• Blend spices.
• Toss trimmed pork with spice mixture.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
• Saute pork for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in kielbasa and garlic.
• Saute an additional 5 minutes or until kielbasa begins to brown, stirring to keep the garlic from burning.
• Deglaze with lime juice and boil until syrupy, 1-2 minutes.
• Serve with black beans and rice, and top with tomatillo salsa.

MIDNIGHT CARIBBEAN PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add beer, brown sugar, 8 garlic cloves, cumin, 5 teaspoons chipotle peppers, salt and pepper; cook and stir until combined., Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour onion mixture over meat. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 6-8 hours., Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, cilantro, remaining 2 garlic cloves and chipotle peppers. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Strain cooking juices. Reserve vegetables and 1 cup juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Return pork and reserved vegetables and cooking juices to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns with avocado and mayonnaise mixture., Freeze option: Place shredded pork and vegetables in freezer containers; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently. Add a little broth if necessary.

CARIBBEAN-SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the oil, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary and seasoned salt. Rub over pork., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 9-11 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa.

CARIBBEAN PORK BOWL

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients (spices), and toss pork tenderloin to coat. Heat oil in skillet and saute pork for 5 minutes on medium high heat, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in kielbasa and garlic and saute an additional 5 minutes, or until kielbasa begins to brown, stirring to keep garlic from burning.
• Deglaze with lime juice and boil until syrupy, about 1-2 minutes.
• Serve with salsa.